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The Hastings Academy

The Hastings Academy, Hastings
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The Hastings Academy

Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 5DN

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Hastings.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
808
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.4%
Attainment 8
38.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.4%
Basics 9-5
27.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.8%
EBacc APS
3.14
EBacc 9-5
4.7%
EBacc 9-4
6.1%
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About The Hastings Academy

The Hastings Academy is a secondary school in Hastings, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.0. The school has around 808 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 5DN | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Hastings Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2026 — 2024+ framework
  2. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Hastings Academy

What is The Hastings Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hastings Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about The Hastings Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 80% of parents would recommend The Hastings Academy.
What are The Hastings Academy's latest exam results?
The Hastings Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Hastings Academy located?
The Hastings Academy is a secondary school in Hastings, East Sussex (TN35 5DN).
How many pupils attend The Hastings Academy?
The Hastings Academy has around 808 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Hastings Academy with other schools?
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