The Baird Primary Academy

About The Baird Primary Academy

The Baird Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hastings community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 317 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated The Baird Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Carly Welch, it falls under East Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11308th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 16 in Hastings.

The Baird Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The Baird Primary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Hastings, The Baird Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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