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The Hastings Academy
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- Hastings TN35 5DN
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Based on the inspection date: 26 September 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils access an ambitious curriculum, which has been well planned but not taught consistently well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is getting better but can be disruptive, with low-level disruption reported in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Early career teachers value the high-quality training provided.
Current Educational Practices: Staff value the support for workload management and collaborative training with the trust.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use subject knowledge well to support learning, but not all staff manage behaviour consistently.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have improved relationships with parents and encouraged more involvement.
Communication: Actions taken to improve attendance are communicated effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents’ views considered via Ofsted Parent View; mixed satisfaction indicated.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying incidents well, but not all issues are reported.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have an ambitious vision and have begun to secure improvements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support is effective and most pupils feel safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal well with bullying, though some issues go unreported.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extracurricular activities like sports, art, and intervention clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support students in boosting subject knowledge.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education planned but not always tailored to individual needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND pupils needs improvement in the classroom.
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The Hastings Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 839 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 35.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 38.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 2.74 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 1 | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 2 | 38.08% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 11 | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 38.61% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 6 | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 7 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.83% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 37.36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Hastings Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1