Ark Castledown Primary Academy

About Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 396 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

396 / 480 (83%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 November 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT

Phone

01424444046

Headteacher

Rebecca Stewart

Website

http://www.arkcastledown.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Castledown Primary Academy?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Ark Castledown Primary Academy have?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy has 396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ark Castledown Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).

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

78% of pupils at Ark Castledown Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ark Castledown Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Ark Castledown Primary Academy?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is located at Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT.