Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Osborne Close Freshwater Avenue Hastings East Sussex TN34 2HU |
| Phone | 01424429279 |
| Reference Number | 141021 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 616 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 48 | 88 |
| 2 | 35 | 51 | 86 |
| 3 | 51 | 35 | 86 |
| 4 | 54 | 36 | 90 |
| 5 | 42 | 47 | 89 |
| 6 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.9% |
| Unclassified | 6.8% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-11-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 175 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 215 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 191 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 215 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 163 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 215 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 162 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 140 | 70 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 215 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 72 | 103 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 129 | 76 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 215 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 149 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 215 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 131 | 77 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 215 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 149 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 215 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 167 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 215 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 155 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 215 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 214 | 1 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
0.54 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
0.67 miles |
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
0.84 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Silverdale Primary Academy, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
0.9 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
0.93 miles |
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Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
0.94 miles |
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
0.94 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
1.06 miles |
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Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NJ |
1.18 miles |
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Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
1.27 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
1.28 miles |
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Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR |
1.33 miles |
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Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA |
1.39 miles |
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Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
1.61 miles |
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Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
1.7 miles |
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St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX |
1.73 miles |
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West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX |
1.89 miles |
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Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
2.05 miles |
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Westfield School
Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QE |
2.9 miles |
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Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2PG |
0.55 miles |
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The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
0.89 miles |
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Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
1.2 miles |
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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
1.26 miles |
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The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
1.87 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 St Leonards Academy
Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
2 miles |
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Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
2.15 miles |
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Buckswood School
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT |
3.56 miles |
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Glyne Gap School
School Place, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU |
3.62 miles |
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Bexhill College
Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG |
3.93 miles |
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2LU |
4.15 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic College
Ashdown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1SE |
4.2 miles |
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ISP School
Glengorse Estate, Glengorse, Battle, TN33 0TX |
4.29 miles |
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Battle Abbey School
High street, East Sussex, TN33 0AD |
4.96 miles |