Mulberry Academy Hastings

About Mulberry Academy Hastings

Mulberry Academy Hastings is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 808 pupils on roll. It is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 (2025/26). 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

808 / 900 (90%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN

Phone

01424711950

Head Teacher

Simon Addison

Website

http://www.thehastingsacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mulberry Academy Hastings?

Mulberry Academy Hastings is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Mulberry Academy Hastings have?

Mulberry Academy Hastings has 808 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mulberry Academy Hastings's Ofsted rating?

Mulberry Academy Hastings was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Mulberry Academy Hastings perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Mulberry Academy Hastings achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.

Is Mulberry Academy Hastings part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mulberry Academy Hastings is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Mulberry Academy Hastings?

Mulberry Academy Hastings is located at Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN.