The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Mary Quinn (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlacklands Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Baird Primary Academy
Primary · 866m away
St Paul's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Flagship School
Free school · 1.4km away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Torfield School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy take?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is in Hastings, TN34 2HU, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Blacklands Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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