Schools in HASTINGS
15 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy Hastings Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (11)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Dudley Infant Academy Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Ore Village Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Westfield School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mulberry Baird Primary Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torfield School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| The Flagship School Free schools special | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 7–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.