The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 31.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Avenue, Park Avenue, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Alexandra Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Alexandra Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Alexandra Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Alexandra Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Alexandra Academy?
Ark Alexandra Academy currently has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Alexandra Academy take?
Ark Alexandra Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Alexandra Academy?
Ark Alexandra Academy is in HASTINGS, TN34 2PG, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Alexandra Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Alexandra Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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