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The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings TN35 5DN
The Hastings Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of University of Brighton Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The St Leonards Academy and The Burgess Hill Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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