Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy vs Ark Alexandra Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
St Leonards-on-Sea
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
435
1315
Capacity
420
1800
Occupancy
104%
73%
FSM %
23.2%
30.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
45.4
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
52.9%
KS2 Reading
84%
-
KS2 Maths
79%
-
KS2 Writing
82%
-
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)