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Hastings, East Sussex

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex. The school has 396 pupils on roll.

Academy sponsor led Primary Ages 2–11 396 PupilsURN 144083
Ofsted Report
Report Card
Inspected November 2025
Curriculum & TeachingStrong standard
AchievementStrong standard
Attendance & BehaviourStrong standard
Personal Dev & WellbeingStrong standard
InclusionExceptional
Leadership & GovernanceStrong standard
Early YearsStrong standard
Safeguarding✓ Met
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
78% +18pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
80% +7pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
82% +9pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
84% +12pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
93.5% -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
21.5 -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
55.3% +31pp
Free School Meals
396 / 480
83%
Capacity
About
School overview

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex. The school has 396 pupils on roll.

School Details
Headteacher
Rebecca Stewart
Age Range
211
School Hours
07:45 – 15:15
Telephone
01424444046
Address
Hastings, TN34 3QT
Local Authority
East Sussex
The School Day
07:45
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 11 available
Art
Basketball
Computing
Dance
Drama
Football
Gardening
Music
Netball
Reading
Textiles
Awards & Accreditations
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Inclusion Quality Mark
Inclusive educational practices
School Games Mark
Engagement in school sports
School Games Mark Gold
Engagement in school sports
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Summer Dress
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Grey
White
PE Kit
Jogging Bottoms
Pe Kit
Plimsolls
Shorts
Trainers