Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School vs Mulberry Academy Hastings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Hastings · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Hastings · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
833 students
| Measure | Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Hastings, South East | Mulberry Academy Hastings Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #707 of 2,471 | #579 of 679 |
| National rank | #3838 of 15,697 | #3560 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 194 | 833 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 833 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.thehastingsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 19.8).
- •Mulberry Academy Hastings is the larger school with 833 students compared with 194.
- •Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Mulberry Academy Hastings is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School better than Mulberry Academy Hastings?
On the Success Index (England), Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 19.8 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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School and Mulberry Academy Hastings?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School: 194. Mulberry Academy Hastings: 833. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School and Mulberry Academy Hastings rank in South East?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is 707th of 2,471 and Mulberry Academy Hastings is 579th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).