Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Hastings, East Sussex
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a primary school in Hastings, East Sussex for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led). East Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2017 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3QT
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- East Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 403 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 51.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 11 November 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at this highly inclusive school.”
- “They have a clear sense of belonging and feel safe.”
- “Pupils are confident and proud of their school.”
To improve
- “Leaders should continue with their strategy and implementation of ensuring sustained high attendance for all pupils.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 January 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 78% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 41 first-preference applications, 42 offers in total, 41 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2017 to 2026, as East Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in East Sussex.
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- Sandown Primary School and Nursery 1.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- St Paul's Church of England Academy 1.2 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published