Which is the best primary school in Hastings?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ark Blacklands Primary Academy ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Hastings, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Hastings ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Hastings?

9 primary schools in Hastings published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Hastings, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
2
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Community school

10%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
4
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
Ore Village Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
6
All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
7
Mulberry Baird Primary
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
8
Westfield School
Community school

7%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
9
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

50%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Hastings?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ark Blacklands Primary Academy ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Hastings, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Hastings ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Hastings?: 9 primary schools in Hastings published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.