Ark Alexandra Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Park Avenue William Parker Campus Park Avenue Hastings East Sussex TN34 2PG |
| Phone | 01424439888 |
| Reference Number | 139821 |
Ark Alexandra Academy is currently classified as requiring improvement overall, although notable strengths exist in the quality of education, personal development, and leadership. The school sets high expectations for all students, fostering an ambitious curriculum that includes support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite recent efforts to enhance the educational experience, challenges remain, particularly with student attendance and behavior, affecting overall performance. The school has undergone leadership changes recently and is part of the Ark Academy Trust, indicating a supportive framework for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1431 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.48%
Girls: 47.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 173 | 158 | 331 |
| 8 | 159 | 147 | 306 |
| 9 | 157 | 140 | 297 |
| 10 | 139 | 114 | 253 |
| 11 | 112 | 108 | 220 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| Unclassified | 7% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong subject knowledge among staff
- Recent improvements in pupil engagement and learning
- Effective support for reading across all year groups
- Opportunities for extensive extracurricular participation
- Positive personal development programme for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly
- High rates of suspension affecting pupil education
- Inconsistent application of behaviour expectations
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge not consistently addressed
- Communication with parents and stakeholders needs improvement
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 156 | 22 |
| Third Preference | 70 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU |
0.55 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
0.63 miles |
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Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR |
0.79 miles |
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Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
0.87 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
0.96 miles |
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The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
1 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
1.09 miles |
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
1.3 miles |
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
1.35 miles |
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Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
1.36 miles |
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Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
1.45 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
1.55 miles |
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Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA |
1.62 miles |
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Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NJ |
1.65 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
1.71 miles |
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Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
1.81 miles |
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Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
1.84 miles |
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St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX |
1.86 miles |
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West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX |
1.87 miles |
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Westfield School
Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QE |
2.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
0.88 miles |
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The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
1.42 miles |
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Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
1.5 miles |
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Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
1.61 miles |
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Saxon Mount School
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
1.97 miles |
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The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
2.03 miles |
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Mulberry Academy St Leonards
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
2.03 miles |
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Buckswood School
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT |
3.47 miles |
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Glyne Gap School
School Place, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU |
3.6 miles |
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ISP School
Glengorse Estate, Glengorse, Battle, TN33 0TX |
3.78 miles |
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Bexhill College
Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG |
3.87 miles |
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2LU |
4.04 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic College
Ashdown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1SE |
4.17 miles |
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Battle Abbey School
High street, East Sussex, TN33 0AD |
4.44 miles |