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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Hastings · TN34 2HU

Ages 4–11 · 623 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

85%

Overall absence

5.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-05-03

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)85%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.5%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
554

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

623 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
623
Boys / girls
317 / 306
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
623 / 630 (99%)
Free school meals
20.7%
FSM pupils
129
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Sponsor
ARK Schools
Headteacher
Mrs Mary Quinn

Location

Address
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue
Postcode
TN34 2HU
Town
Hastings
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Hastings
Constituency
Hastings and Rye
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Hastings, East Sussex, 623 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 20.7%.

Open schools in Hastings
15
Primary schools in Hastings
11
Academies among open schools in Hastings
73% (11)
Open schools in TN34
7
Primary in TN34
4
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Primary in East Sussex LA
144

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Mulberry Baird Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM53.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • St Paul's Church of England Academy

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM35.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Ark Castledown Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN34 3QT · East Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM51.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Mulberry Silverdale Primary

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    St Leonards-On-Sea · TN37 7EA · East Sussex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM23.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Dudley Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hastings · TN35 5NJ · East Sussex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM25.4%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Mary Quinn
Telephone
01424429279
Website
www.arkblacklandsprimary.org

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