Hartsdown Academy
URN: 136571 • Margate CT9 5RE
Overview
- Name
- Hartsdown Academy
- URN
- 136571
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Tate (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843227957
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- George V Avenue, Margate CT9 5RE
Summary
Hartsdown Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Margate, Kent, with a current enrolment of 837 students and a capacity of 1,175. The school is committed to providing an education that prepares students for both academic success and personal growth. Central to its ethos are the STRIVE values: Scholarship, Teamwork, Resilience, Integrity, Vision, and Excellence, which guide the school's approach to learning and community engagement.
The curriculum at Hartsdown Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging students to explore their interests across various subjects, including the arts, sciences, and technology. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that every student is supported in their academic journey and personal development. This focus on individual needs fosters a respectful and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Ian Wallace, Hartsdown Academy aims to cultivate confident and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. The school actively promotes opportunities beyond the classroom, helping students build leadership skills and real-world readiness while maintaining high expectations for all.
The curriculum at Hartsdown Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging students to explore their interests across various subjects, including the arts, sciences, and technology. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that every student is supported in their academic journey and personal development. This focus on individual needs fosters a respectful and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Ian Wallace, Hartsdown Academy aims to cultivate confident and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. The school actively promotes opportunities beyond the classroom, helping students build leadership skills and real-world readiness while maintaining high expectations for all.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEN Department (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Our School (other)
- Education for an Amazing Life (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Meet the Headteacher (other)
- Statutory Information and Policies (other)
- Core Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hartsdown Technology College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1175
- Pupils
- 837
- Boys
- 432
- Girls
- 405
- FSM %
- 62.10
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 837 | 432 | 405 | 1175 | 62.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 833 | 432 | 401 | 1175 | 62.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 724 | 382 | 342 | 1175 | 58.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 724 | 382 | 342 | 1175 | 58.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 697 | 371 | 326 | 1175 | 52.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 658 | 357 | 301 | 1175 | 45.90 |
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