Ark Alexandra Academy
URN: 139821 • HASTINGS TN34 2PG
Overview
- Name
- Ark Alexandra Academy
- URN
- 139821
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01424439888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Avenue, HASTINGS TN34 2PG
Summary
Ark Alexandra Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Hastings, East Sussex, with an enrolment of 1,431 students and a capacity of 1,575. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide high-quality education grounded in its core values of Faith, Kindness, and Excellence. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential and positively impact the community.
The academy offers a range of educational opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and emphasizes the importance of character development alongside academic achievement. Ark Alexandra is also a mobile phone-free school, promoting focused learning and well-being among students. The leadership team is dedicated to maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes kindness and inclusivity.
Parents can access vital information through the school's Parent Hub, which consolidates resources and updates. The academy actively engages with the local community and hosts open days for prospective students and families to learn more about its offerings and ethos. For more details, visit their website at http://arkalexandra.org/.
The academy offers a range of educational opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and emphasizes the importance of character development alongside academic achievement. Ark Alexandra is also a mobile phone-free school, promoting focused learning and well-being among students. The leadership team is dedicated to maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes kindness and inclusivity.
Parents can access vital information through the school's Parent Hub, which consolidates resources and updates. The academy actively engages with the local community and hosts open days for prospective students and families to learn more about its offerings and ethos. For more details, visit their website at http://arkalexandra.org/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special educational needs (sen)
- Reporting absence (sen)
- Term dates (calendar)
- iCal / MS Outlook (calendar)
- iCal / MS Outlook (calendar)
- iCal / MS Outlook (calendar)
- Google (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hillcrest School (45.2)
- William Parker Sports College (45.2)
- The Hastings Academy (38.6)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1575
- Pupils
- 1431
- Boys
- 751
- Girls
- 680
- FSM %
- 31.70
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1431 | 751 | 680 | 1575 | 31.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1552 | 786 | 766 | 1575 | 35.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1454 | 709 | 745 | 1575 | 32.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1454 | 709 | 745 | 2100 | 32.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1393 | 641 | 752 | 2100 | 30.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1339 | 607 | 732 | 2100 | 27.90 |
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