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 to start school in September 2025 needed to be submitted by the 31st of October 2024.
Parents are notified by East Sussex County Council on the 1st of March 2025 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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Timeline
| 1st March 2025 |
Offers made from Local Authority |
| 4th March 2025 |
Welcome letter |
| 14th March 2025 |
Second letter sent to parents |
| 31st March 2025 |
Deadline for completion of school transition form |
| 19th May 2025 |
Third letter sent to parents |
| 2nd June 2025 - 18th July 2025 |
Welcome phone call from a member of the Ark Alexandra Academy Leadership Team |
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30th Jun 2025 |
Y6 SEND Induction Day |
| 2nd July 2025 |
Y6 Induction Day |
| 2nd July 2025 |
Y6 Parent Induction Evening |
| 11th July 2025 |
Fourth letter sent to parents |
| Summer Break |
Summer Transition Project (English & Mathematics) |
| 3rd September 2025 |
Parent/student meetings with Form Tutor |
Open days and virtual tours
Join us at one of our open events and discover what makes Ark Alexandra Academy an excellent choice for Year 7 entrance in September 2025.
- Our Open Mornings and Evenings have currently ended, but should you be interested in our academy, please do get in touch.
Find out more
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.
