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Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PG, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.0 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,431
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.6, the school ranks in the top 68% of schools nationally, indicating solid academic performance. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 43% recommending the school. While 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school's EBacc entry rate of 20% suggests limited participation in a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (182 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School has high expectations
71%
Behaviour is good
64%
Progress is communicated
59%
Good range of subjects
58%
My child makes good progress
56%
My child feels safe
54%
My child is happy
48%
School keeps me informed
46%
I'd recommend this school
43%
School supports development
39%
School responds to concerns
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.9%
White Other4.3%
Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.87610, 0.56879 · TN34 2PG
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN139821
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitearkalexandra.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Alexandra Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Alexandra Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Ark Alexandra Academy a good school?
Ark Alexandra Academy scores 9.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ark Alexandra Academy?
Based on 182 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Alexandra Academy receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ark Alexandra Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Alexandra Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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