Ark Alexandra Academy
About Ark Alexandra Academy
Ark Alexandra Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -0. 79 sits well below the East Sussex local authority average of -0. 16 for secondary schools, placing it 18th out of 29 schools of the same type in the area. That gap is significant: pupils here leave with nearly eight-tenths of a grade less per subject than the national average, and the school’s Progress 8 banding is officially “Well below average. ” In Hastings specifically, it ranks 2nd out of 3 schools, though that’s a small pool. The Attainment 8 score of 38. 4 and the basics measure at grade 9-4 (51. 6%) both reflect a cohort that starts well behind, but the school’s own data shows particular weakness in open subjects (Progress 8 open: -1. 03) and languages (Progress 8 EBacc: -0. 76). Maths and English are also negative, at -0. 59 and -0. 76 respectively. For context, the top-performing school in the LA, St Richard’s Catholic College, posts a Progress 8 of +0. 65 — a gap of 1. 44 grades per subject.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 182 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: arkalexandra.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Alexandra Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications