New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) vs Ark Alexandra Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
St Leonards-on-Sea
Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Academy special converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
5–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Church of England
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
East Sussex
East Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
80
1315
Capacity
166
1800
Occupancy
48%
73%
FSM %
73.8%
30.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
7.1
45.4
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
52.9%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
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)