Is Ark Castledown Primary Academy a good school?

Whether Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a "good" school depends on the child, but the evidence is: Ofsted rated it "Good" in 2021. Compare its Ofsted rating, exam results and student score on y.school before deciding.

What do students think of Ark Castledown Primary Academy?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is collecting anonymous student ratings across teaching, culture, support, fairness, environment, and opportunity on y.school.

What is Ark Castledown Primary Academy's student score?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy does not yet have enough reviews to display a student score. Be the first to rate it on y.school.

How many students have rated Ark Castledown Primary Academy?

0 students have submitted anonymous ratings for Ark Castledown Primary Academy on y.school.

What is Ark Castledown Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2021).

Where is Ark Castledown Primary Academy located?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is located in Hastings, East Sussex, South East, TN34 3QT.

What age range does Ark Castledown Primary Academy serve?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

How can I rate Ark Castledown Primary Academy?

You can anonymously rate Ark Castledown Primary Academy on y.school. The review takes about 2 minutes and covers teaching, culture, support, fairness, environment, and opportunity. No sign-up required.

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

Name: y.school UK School Student Ratings
Creator: y.school
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Student Score

No one has rated this school yet. Be the first.

1 more rating needed0/1

Rate this school

Facilities

N/A

Does Ark Castledown Primary Academy have these facilities?

Claim this school profile to update facilities and unlock the portal.

Overall Score

7.1/10Good

1/3 score

Data7.1/10Gov data

StudentN/ABe the first to review

Y ScoreN/ANot yet assessed

About Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a primary academy in Hastings, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Ark Castledown Primary Academy has 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 186 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 34.8%, 43% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.7%.

All student scores on y.school are calculated from anonymous ratings using a transparent, deterministic methodology. Scores are freshness-weighted (18-month half-life) and include confidence tiers based on sample size, diversity, and consistency. For full details, see the y.school methodology.

OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected75%Attendance93.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

Data Explorer

7.1

Good

/ 10

Data Score

Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

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 Castledown Primary Academy?

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

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 186 pupils
SEN support: 24% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 75% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 24% 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: 52/100

Average surroundings

Air quality67/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ark Castledown Primary Academy

At Ark Castledown Primary Academy, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths.

Attendance at Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ark Castledown Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Ark Castledown Primary Academy is 34.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy has 186 pupils on roll.

43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

24% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ark Castledown Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Ark Castledown Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ark Castledown Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ark Castledown 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.

Ark Castledown Primary Academy