Ark Blacklands Primary Academy vs Ark Alexandra Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Hastings
Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
4–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Church of England
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
East Sussex
East Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
623
1315
Capacity
630
1800
Occupancy
99%
73%
FSM %
20.7%
30.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
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
0
15
Top subjects
Biology (40)
Chemistry (24)
Psychology (22)
Mathematics (14)
Dance (5)
History (5)
Drama and Theatre Studies (5)
English Literature (4)