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Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Hastings, TN34 3QT · East Sussex · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2021 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils396
FSM55.3%
KS2 expected78%

Catchment / designated area

East Sussex's term is 'community area' (equivalent to catchment); some schools' community areas were phased out/adjusted from 2024 onward for specific schools.

Source: East Sussex admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2021-11-23)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.3 mi · Primary Hastings, TN35 5NA Mulberry Baird Primary 0.4 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Hastings, TN34 3TH Dudley Infant Academy 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Hastings, TN35 5NJ All Saints CofE Junior Academy 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Hastings, TN35 5JU Ark Blacklands Primary Academy 0.8 mi · Primary · Outstanding Hastings, TN34 2HU Sandown Primary School and Nursery 1.1 mi · Primary · Good Hastings, TN34 2AA

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official East Sussex admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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