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The Hastings Academy

Hastings, TN35 5DNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
+0.40
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
179 1st-choice / 189 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#657 of 3,141 nationally

About The Hastings Academy

The Hastings Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16, currently educating 808 students against a capacity of 800 — effectively full. Its intake reflects a slightly above-average level of disadvantage for the area: 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national secondary average of around 24% and a local context where many schools serve higher proportions. Demand is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 394 applications for 189 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2. 08. Of those, 179 families listed it as their first preference, and all 179 received offers. That level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice among Hastings parents, particularly given it sits within a local authority where only four of 29 secondary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRye Road, Hastings, Hastings, TN35 5DN
HeadteacherSimon Addison
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils808
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
School Capacity808 / 800 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hastings Academy

The Hastings Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.