Best 3 Primary schools in Hastings – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ark Blacklands Primary Academy (Primary) in Hastings; Ore Village Primary Academy (Primary) in Hastings; Westfield School (Primary) in Hastings — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Blacklands Primary Academy, Ore Village Primary Academy and Westfield School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and community school type located around Hastings, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Blacklands Primary Academy), published Nov 2016. The lowest is 2 (Ore Village Primary Academy), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ore Village Primary Academy (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 35–40%, range 20–25%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as ARK SCHOOLS and The Kemnal Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Ark Blacklands Primary Academy TN34 2HU	Ore Village Primary Academy TN35 5DB	Westfield School TN35 4QE
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Community school
Location	Hastings East Sussex TN34 2HU	Hastings East Sussex TN35 5DB	Hastings East Sussex TN35 4QE
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Nov 2016	2 27 Mar 2024	2 12 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	630	420	212
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	The Kemnal Academies Trust	East Sussex (845)
Website	www.arkblacklandsprimary.org	www.orevillage-tkat.org	westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone	01424429279	01424422979	01424751404
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

TN34 2HU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 2HU
Ofsted: 1 30 Nov 2016
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: www.arkblacklandsprimary.org
Telephone: 01424429279

Ore Village Primary Academy

TN35 5DB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 5DB
Ofsted: 2 27 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Kemnal Academies Trust
Website: www.orevillage-tkat.org
Telephone: 01424422979

Westfield School

TN35 4QE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 4QE
Ofsted: 2 12 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01424751404

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.