Ark Alexandra Academy vs Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Hastings
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
East Sussex
East Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1315
623
Capacity
1800
630
Occupancy
73%
99%
FSM %
30.9%
20.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
Mar 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.4
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
52.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
97%
KS2 Maths
-
93%
KS2 Writing
-
95%
A-Level Performance (2023/24)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
35.1
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
-
AAB+ %
14%
-
Value Added
Well above average
-
A-Level Students
34
-
Retention
76%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
19%
-
Degree course
49%
-
Any L4+ destination
49%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
43
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Biology (40)
Chemistry (24)
Psychology (22)
Mathematics (14)
Dance (5)
History (5)
Drama and Theatre Studies (5)
English Literature (4)