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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
View Report →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
2 — 11
School Hours
07:45 – 15:15
Telephone
01424444046
Website
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