Mulberry Academy Hastings vs The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 128 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Hastings · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
833 students
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
837 students
| Measure | Mulberry Academy Hastings Hastings, South East | The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 679 | #600 of 679 |
| National rank | #3560 of 4,090 | #3674 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 833 | 837 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 837 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.2 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.4% | 44% |
| EBacc average points | 3.15 | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hastings | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thehastingsacademy.org/ | www.tbcsbasingstoke.org |
The verdict
- •Mulberry Academy Hastings scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 18.1).
- •The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is the larger school with 837 students compared with 833.
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 Mulberry Academy Hastings better than The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
On the Success Index (England), Mulberry Academy Hastings ranks higher (19.8 vs 18.1 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 Mulberry Academy Hastings and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mulberry Academy Hastings: 833. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke: 837. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mulberry Academy Hastings and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke rank in South East?
Mulberry Academy Hastings is 579th of 679 and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is 600th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).