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Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS·South East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edChurch of England
Ark Alexandra Academy is a secondary 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 Alexandra Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.79 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.4, 52% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 1,431 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 23.7%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.6%.
After leaving Ark Alexandra Academy, student destinations include 37% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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Ark Alexandra Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.79, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
52% of students at Ark Alexandra Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Ark Alexandra Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Ark Alexandra Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Ark Alexandra Academy is 23.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Ark Alexandra Academy has 1,431 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Ark Alexandra Academy, 37% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Ark Alexandra Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ark Alexandra Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ark Alexandra 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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.