The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sue Allen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDudley Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Torfield School
Special school · 335m away
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Primary · 431m away
All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Primary · 481m away
The Flagship School
Free school · 489m away
The Baird Primary Academy
Primary · 885m away
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Ore Village Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings is in Hastings, TN35 5NA, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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