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Mulberry Baird Primary

Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH

Requires Improvement

Inspected 12 June 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
56%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
317
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Mulberry Baird Primary

Mulberry Baird Primary is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 317 pupils on roll. It is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
East Sussex →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
317 / 444 (71%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

51.1%
Free school meals
13.4%
EAL
3.1%
SEN support
27.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

56%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.8%
Overall absence
24.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

17.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -5.3 vs 2023/24
17.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24
21.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
£47,744
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,848 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,186
Spend per pupil
£8,073
Income per pupil
65%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH
Phone
01424425670
Executive Principal
Carly Welch

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant - Mulberry Baird Primary
PermanentFull time
Closes in 5 daysView & apply
Teaching AssistantSEN
SEN Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Assistant
PermanentPart time
Closes in 5 daysView & apply
Teacher
Class Teacher - Mulberry Baird Primary
Fixed term or temporaryFull time
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mulberry Baird Primary?
Mulberry Baird Primary is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Mulberry Baird Primary have?
Mulberry Baird Primary has 317 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Mulberry Baird Primary's Ofsted rating?
Mulberry Baird Primary was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024).
How does Mulberry Baird Primary perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
56% of pupils at Mulberry Baird Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Mulberry Baird Primary part of an academy trust?
Yes — Mulberry Baird Primary is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Mulberry Baird Primary?
Mulberry Baird Primary is located at Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH.

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