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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.7 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
396
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary academy stands out, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 80.7, indicating it performs better than 81% of schools. However, only 8% of students achieved a higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.6%
White Other10.6%
Asian Indian5.8%
Black African4.0%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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50.86306, 0.59185 · TN34 3QT
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144083
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.arkcastledown.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Castledown Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Castledown Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.
Is Ark Castledown Primary Academy a good school?
Ark Castledown Primary Academy scores 80.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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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