How many pupils does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy have?

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy has 627 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

92% of pupils at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.

Where is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is located at Osborne Close, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU.

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Osborne Close, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

92%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

627

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 627 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. At the end of Key Stage 2, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 627 / 630 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.7%

Free school meals

11.4%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

17.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

92%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

11.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

23.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

29.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£40,401

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,253 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,772

Spend per pupil

£6,033

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Osborne Close, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU
Phone: 01424429279
Head of School: Mary Quinn
Website: www.arkblacklandsprimary.org

Academy Trust

ARK SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?: Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy have?: Ark Blacklands Primary Academy has 627 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 92% of pupils at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.
Where is Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?: Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is located at Osborne Close, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU.

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