Welcome to Ark Alexandra Academy
Thank you for considering Ark Alexandra Academy for the next step in your child's education. Choosing the right secondary school is an important decision for families.
Our vision for Ark Alexandra Academy is to build a truly great school for the young people of Hastings, one that empowers every member of our community to experience life in all its fullness. We are committed to ensuring that every student realises their God-given potential and makes a positive impact on the world around them.
Ofsted - Strong in All Areas
We are proud to share that, following our recent Ofsted inspection on 16-17 June 2026, Ark Alexandra Academy was graded 'Strong' in all areas.
GCSE Results - Exceptional Student Progress
We are incredibly proud of the outstanding progress our students continue to make. Our latest GCSE outcomes reflect years of dedication, ambition and hard work from our students, families and staff.
Proud winners of the Outstanding Progress - Secondary School award at the Education Business Awards 2026 with Ark named TES Trust of the Year 2026.
Performance Information
Families can view official school performance information here:
Campus Allocation Clarification
“One school – two campuses”. Please note application to Ark Alexandra is with the understanding your child will be allocated either Helenswood or William Parker campus. This may mean you are not allocated the campus closest to your home address due to the higher proportion of our cohort living closer to our William Parker Campus. Parents are encouraged to visit our Open Events on both campuses.
Open Events
How to apply
Applications for places at Ark Alexandra will be made in accordance with East Sussex County Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements.
Applications can be submitted through the East Sussex County Council website, using the link below.
Applications for September 2027 entry must be submitted by 31 October 2026.
Parents are notified by East Sussex County Council on the 2nd of March 2027 if their application was successful.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
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Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
Ark Music Programme
Designed to foster a life-long love of music, the Ark Music Programme offers a wealth of experience for all pupils at all levels, including an annual Music Gala where pupils have the opportunity to perform at a national level.
Setting your child up for success
We're proud that students from Ark Schools are 3 times more likely to go on to a top tier university at the end of their school career.
