Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 2–11, in Hastings, TN34, in the East Sussex council area. It has 403 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (11 November 2025): Report card: Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6 areas — inspected 11 November 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Exceptional |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 78 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 8 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 49 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 403 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 51.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 21.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 20.71% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.03% | 2024/25 |
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