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.
Making informed choices for your child's future.
Department for Education performance data shows our students are the highest performing among secondary schools in Hastings, across key measures including Attainment 8, English and Maths and EBacc. We are proud of the strong outcomes our students achieve and the opportunities this creates for their future education and careers.
Families can explore the official comparison data here:
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/
We are also proud to have won the category for Outstanding Progress - Secondary School at Education Business Awards 2026.
“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 to start school in September 2027 needed to be submitted by the 31st of 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.
