Dudley Infant Academy vs Mulberry Baird Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley Infant Academy
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
169 students
Mulberry Baird Primary
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
| Measure | Dudley Infant Academy Hastings, South East | Mulberry Baird Primary Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1701 of 2,471 | #2308 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10139 of 15,697 | #14166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk/ | www.mulberrybaird.org |
The verdict
- •Dudley Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 18.8).
- •Mulberry Baird Primary is the larger school with 276 students compared with 169.
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 Dudley Infant Academy better than Mulberry Baird Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Dudley Infant Academy ranks higher (40.0 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 Dudley Infant Academy and Mulberry Baird Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dudley Infant Academy: 169. Mulberry Baird Primary: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dudley Infant Academy and Mulberry Baird Primary rank in South East?
Dudley Infant Academy is 1701st of 2,471 and Mulberry Baird Primary is 2308th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).