Ark Alexandra Academy
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Attainment 8 of 42.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 59%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.79
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.97, -0.61]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 221 | 42.6 | — | 58.8% | 19.9% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 258 | 38.4 | -0.79 | 45.7% | 22.5% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 263 | 38.4 | -0.87 | 46.0% | 17.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 216 | 39.9 | -0.55 | 50.0% | 22.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in East Sussex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139821 |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu |
| Trust | ARK SCHOOLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | TN34 2PG |
| Latest pupils | 221 |
| FSM eligible | 31.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PG
http://arkalexandra.org/View local authority page1424439888| DfE number | 4003 |
| UKPRN | 10042410 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 17 May 2024 |