Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Mulberry Academy Hastings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Hastings · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
833 students
| Measure | Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery Winchelsea, South East | Mulberry Academy Hastings Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #745 of 2,471 | #579 of 679 |
| National rank | #4029 of 15,697 | #3560 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 121 | 833 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 833 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Winchelsea | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.thehastingsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 19.8).
- •Mulberry Academy Hastings is the larger school with 833 students compared with 121.
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Mulberry Academy Hastings?
On the Success Index (England), Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (69.3 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 Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Mulberry Academy Hastings?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Winchelsea and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 121. Mulberry Academy Hastings: 833. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Mulberry Academy Hastings rank in South East?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 745th of 2,471 and Mulberry Academy Hastings is 579th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).