Hartsdown Academy

About Hartsdown Academy

Hartsdown Academy is an academy converter in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 837 pupils on roll. It is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.3 (2025/26). 61.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

837 / 1,175 (71%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2021

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE

Phone

01843227957

Headteacher

Ian Wallace

Website

http://hartsdown.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hartsdown Academy?

Hartsdown Academy is an academy converter in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Hartsdown Academy have?

Hartsdown Academy has 837 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hartsdown Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hartsdown Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021).

How does Hartsdown Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hartsdown Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.3 in 2025/26.

Is Hartsdown Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hartsdown Academy is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Hartsdown Academy?

Hartsdown Academy is located at George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE.