Ark Blacklands Primary Academy vs Mulberry Baird Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 866 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
623 students
Mulberry Baird Primary
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
| Measure | Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Hastings, South East | Mulberry Baird Primary Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 2,471 | #2308 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1713 of 15,697 | #14166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 623 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 623 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkblacklandsprimary.org | www.mulberrybaird.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Blacklands Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 18.8).
- •Ark Blacklands Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 56%).
- •Ark Blacklands Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is the larger school with 623 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 Blacklands Primary Academy better than Mulberry Baird Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Blacklands Primary Academy ranks higher (83.0 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 Blacklands Primary Academy and Mulberry Baird Primary?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy: 623. Mulberry Baird Primary: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Blacklands Primary Academy and Mulberry Baird Primary rank in South East?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is 342nd of 2,471 and Mulberry Baird Primary is 2308th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).