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Ark Alexandra Academy

Park Avenue, HASTINGS, TN34 2PG
Part of: ARK SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS, TN34 2PG
1,431 Pupils
1,800 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
31.70% FSM %
751 Boys
680 Girls
About Ark Alexandra Academy

Ark Alexandra Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in East Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,431 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,800. Current headteacher: Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with East Sussex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Hastings
Parliamentary Constituency Hastings and Rye
Ward St Helens
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ARK SCHOOLS
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10042410
URN 139821
Data Last Updated 03-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Amy McJennett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Charles Shaw Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 14/08/2017 — N/A
Lesley Hurst Local Governor 28/06/2023 16/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Bryan Knope Local Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fiona Lewis Local Governor 01/01/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Patricia Millett Local Governor 07/11/2023 30/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Cherie Passley Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rhys Spiers Local Governor 01/11/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mark Tewkesbury Local Governor 18/10/2018 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Holly Woods Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
0.88 km • Hastings
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Mulberry Silverdale Primary
1.02 km • St Leonards-On-Sea
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Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
1.28 km • St Leonards-on-Sea
Other
Hollington Primary School
1.4 km • St. Leonards-on-Sea
Other
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
1.43 km • St Leonards-on-Sea
Other
St Paul's Church of England Academy
1.54 km • St Leonards-on-Sea
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ark Alexandra Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in HASTINGS, East Sussex.
Ark Alexandra Academy has 1,431 pupils, with a capacity of 1,800.
Ark Alexandra Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Ark Alexandra Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, Ark Alexandra Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Principal at Ark Alexandra Academy is Mr Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu.
Ark Alexandra Academy is at Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, HASTINGS, TN34 2PG, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Ark Alexandra Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Ark Alexandra Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, HASTINGS, TN34 2PG
01424439888
arkalexandra.org/
Location
TN34 2PG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139821
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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