Best Schools in Hastings
29 schools in Hastings
Key Facts
- There are 29 schools in Hastings, with 90.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Hastings have 65.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%, with 3,683 pupils across 13 schools.
- Secondary schools in Hastings lag behind national averages, with a Progress 8 score of -0.97 and 29.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, out of 2,239 pupils.
- In Hastings, primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 40.0%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.88, with £8,627 spent per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Hastings
14 nurseries in Hastings
Top Primary Schools in Hastings
13 primary schools in Hastings
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hastings, TN34 2HU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence5.7%
Pupils627
P/T Ratio23.2
SH
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Ofsted
Good
Hastings, TN35 5NA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence5.3%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio22.1
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Hastings, TN34 2AA
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.8%
Pupils481
P/T Ratio22.1
WS
Westfield School
Ofsted
Good
Hastings, TN35 4QE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.6%
Pupils183
P/T Ratio23.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Hastings has 29 schools, including 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 14 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hastings | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 75% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.97 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,718 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.