William Parker Sports College
URN: 114610 • Hastings TN34 2NT
Overview
- Name
- William Parker Sports College
- URN
- 114610
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Court (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Parkstone Road, Hastings TN34 2NT
Summary
      William Parker Sports College is a voluntary controlled secondary school for boys located in Hastings, East Sussex. With a capacity of 1,400 students, the school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of sports and physical education, encouraging students to engage in a variety of athletic activities alongside their academic pursuits.
The curriculum at William Parker Sports College is designed to offer a broad range of subjects, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school prioritizes not only academic excellence but also the development of life skills, teamwork, and leadership through its sports programs. This approach helps students to build confidence and resilience, preparing them for future challenges.
In addition to its academic and sporting commitments, William Parker Sports College actively engages with the local community. The school encourages parental involvement and fosters partnerships with local organisations, creating a supportive network that benefits both students and families. This community-oriented approach enhances the educational experience, making it a valuable choice for parents in the Hastings area.
      The curriculum at William Parker Sports College is designed to offer a broad range of subjects, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school prioritizes not only academic excellence but also the development of life skills, teamwork, and leadership through its sports programs. This approach helps students to build confidence and resilience, preparing them for future challenges.
In addition to its academic and sporting commitments, William Parker Sports College actively engages with the local community. The school encourages parental involvement and fosters partnerships with local organisations, creating a supportive network that benefits both students and families. This community-oriented approach enhances the educational experience, making it a valuable choice for parents in the Hastings area.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hillcrest School (45.2)
- Ark Alexandra Academy (44.5)
- The Hastings Academy (38.6)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1400 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1400 | 
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