Dudley Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harold Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5NJ |
| Reference Number | 140311 |
Dudley Infant Academy has made considerable progress since its previous inspection, improving its overall effectiveness from requiring improvement to a good rating. The school offers a caring and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and happy, which is reflected in their outstanding behavior and attitudes. The leadership, including support from the University of Brighton Academies Trust, is committed to high standards and ensures that staff are not burdened by unnecessary paperwork, allowing them to focus on improving the quality of education. While the phonics and reading programs are particularly strong, the curriculum lacks coherence in some foundation subjects, requiring further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.22%
Girls: 46.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 17 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dudley Infant School | |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 26 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Very high standards of pupil behavior and attitudes
- Strong leadership focused on staff support and reducing unnecessary paperwork
- Effective early reading and phonics instruction
- Community involvement is encouraged and fostered
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning is not coherent in some foundation subjects
- Inconsistent teacher subject knowledge affects teaching quality
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
0.13 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
0.19 miles |
|
Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
0.33 miles |
|
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
0.4 miles |
|
The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
0.66 miles |
|
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA |
0.87 miles |
|
Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
0.97 miles |
|
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU |
1.18 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
1.59 miles |
|
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
1.61 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
1.88 miles |
|
Silverdale Primary Academy
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
2.07 miles |
|
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR |
2.42 miles |
|
Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
2.44 miles |
|
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX |
2.55 miles |
|
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS |
2.58 miles |
|
West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX |
2.86 miles |
|
Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
2.88 miles |
|
Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
3.18 miles |
|
Westfield School
Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QE |
3.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
0.43 miles |
|
The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
1.31 miles |
|
Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2PG |
1.65 miles |
|
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
1.89 miles |
|
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
2.44 miles |
|
Saxon Mount School
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
2.92 miles |
|
Mulberry Academy St Leonards
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
2.93 miles |
|
Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
3.07 miles |
|
Buckswood School
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT |
3.27 miles |
|
Glyne Gap School
School Place, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU |
4.52 miles |
|
Bexhill College
Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG |
4.88 miles |