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 2024 needed to be submitted by the 31st of October 2023.
Parents were then notified by East Sussex County Council on the 1st of March 2024 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
15 April |
Deadline for completion of transition form |
15 April – 28 June |
Staff members will be visiting every child in their primary school to get to know them and to prepare them for the July Transition Days. Where visits cannot be done, calls will be arranged with primary schools to ensure a thorough handover is received. |
20 May |
Parent letter outlining further information on our Year 6 induction events and arrangements for the start of term in September. |
26 June 18:00 – 19:30 |
Year 6 Parent and Student Induction Evening at Ark Alexandra Academy. This is an opportunity to meet your child’s tutor and Head of Year and visit the campus your child will be attending. |
1 July |
SEND Student Induction Day, at Ark Alexandra Academy. Separate information will be sent to parents of eligible students. |
3 July |
Year 6 Student Induction Day at Ark Alexandra Academy, including an opportunity to meet your buddy! There will be an opportunity at the end of the day for parents to join. |
1 June -19 July |
You will receive a welcome phone call from a member of the Ark Alexandra leadership team. Look out in the post for a welcome gift from us and a final letter setting out arrangements for the start of term. |
Summer break |
Summer transition project (English and mathematics) |
6 September |
New Year 7 Induction Day |
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.
We are currently running our events on the following dates/times:
- Tuesday 24th September 2024 at 10:30am
- Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 10:30am
- Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 10:30am
- Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 5:00pm
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.