Ark Alexandra Academy vs Mulberry Baird Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,315 students
Mulberry Baird Primary
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
| Measure | Ark Alexandra Academy HASTINGS, South East | Mulberry Baird Primary Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 679 | #2308 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2382 of 4,090 | #14166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,315 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | HASTINGS | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | arkalexandra.org/ | www.mulberrybaird.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Alexandra Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 18.8).
- •Ark Alexandra Academy is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Alexandra Academy better than Mulberry Baird Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Alexandra Academy ranks higher (41.4 vs 18.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ark Alexandra Academy and Mulberry Baird Primary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between HASTINGS and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Alexandra Academy: 1,315. Mulberry Baird Primary: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Alexandra Academy and Mulberry Baird Primary rank in South East?
Ark Alexandra Academy is 389th of 679 and Mulberry Baird Primary is 2308th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).