Ark Alexandra Academy is now consulting on its admissions policy for September 2027 intake. The consultation will run from Monday 1st December 2025 to Sunday 11th January 2026.
Proposed Changes
The draft policy is available via the link below, proposed changes are highlighted in yellow. Hard copies are also available on request at the contact details below.
The main change we are proposing is to reduce the Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Year 7 from 360 to 300, effective from September 2027. The reason for this change is driven by demographic forecasts from the local authority which indicate a downward trend in the number of children entering the school system. Adjusting the PAN to reflect projected local demand is a strategic response to ensure the school’s long-term sustainability and efficient use of resources.
Submitting Feedback
Comments on the policy and proposed changes should be submitted either by email or post to:
Email: r.conway1@arkalexandra.org
Post: Rachael Conway
Ark Alexandra Academy
William Parker Campus
Park Avenue
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 2PG
Correspondence should be headed “Ark Alexandra Admissions Policy Consultation 2025”.
The consultation closes on 11th January 2026, all comments should be received by this date.
Next Steps
Once public consultation has closed, Ark Schools (the admissions authority for Ark Alexandra Academy) will consider all feedback to the proposed admissions arrangements and make recommendations for final changes, where relevant. The final admissions arrangements will be determined by the Ark Schools Management Team before 28th February 2026 and published on the academy’s website.