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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.5 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
627
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional academic performance, this primary academy boasts a 92% attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths at the expected level, placing it in the top 2% of schools nationally. The school also scores highly on parent satisfaction, reflected in its impressive LocaleIQ score of 97.5, indicating a strong reputation within the community. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 14%, there may be opportunities for further enrichment in this area.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 92% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other3.8%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.86941, 0.57554 · TN34 2HU
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN141021
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.arkblacklandsprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2016.
Is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy a good school?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy scores 97.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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