Is Mulberry Baird Primary a good school?

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Where is Mulberry Baird Primary located?

Mulberry Baird Primary is located in Hastings, East Sussex, South East, TN34 3TH.

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Mulberry Baird Primary serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Mulberry Baird Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Mulberry Baird Primary

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In terms of academic performance, Mulberry Baird Primary has 47% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 159 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 29.3%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.1%.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2024KS2 expected47%Attendance90.9%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Mulberry Baird Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 159 pupils
SEN support: 31% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 31% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 58/100

Good surroundings

Air quality67/100

Transport access95/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Mulberry Baird Primary

At Mulberry Baird Primary, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

64% met the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths.

Attendance at Mulberry Baird Primary

Mulberry Baird Primary has an overall absence rate of 9.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Mulberry Baird Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Mulberry Baird Primary is 29.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Mulberry Baird Primary

Mulberry Baird Primary has 159 pupils on roll.

28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

31% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Mulberry Baird Primary Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Mulberry Baird Primary was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Mulberry Baird Primary is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Mulberry Baird Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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