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The Baird Primary Academy

Hastings, TN34 3THPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#11,308
of 13,686 nationally

About The Baird Primary Academy

The Baird Primary Academy in Hastings is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently operating well below its capacity of 444 with 317 pupils on roll. This spare capacity is notable given the school’s high level of disadvantage: 50.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average and a strong indicator of the community it serves. Despite the empty places, the school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 56 applications for 28 places and making 27 first-preference offers. That two-to-one oversubscription ratio suggests a local demand that outstrips supply, even with room to grow. The school has nursery provision, which may feed into reception intake, and its headteacher is Carly Welch.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressParker Road, Hastings, Hastings, TN34 3TH
HeadteacherCarly Welch
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils317
Free School Meals (FSM)50.3%
School Capacity317 / 444 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsNetballCricketAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Baird Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.