Is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy a good school?

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Where is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy located?

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is located in Hastings, East Sussex, South East, TN34 2HU.

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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Ark Blacklands Primary Academy has 86% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 316 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.9%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023KS2 expected86%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 316 pupils
SEN support: 19% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 86% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 19% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 61/100

Good surroundings

Air quality68/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

At Ark Blacklands Primary Academy, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

92% met the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths.

Attendance at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is 22.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy has 316 pupils on roll.

17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ark Blacklands Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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