Open Other Secondary Mixed

Hartsdown Academy

George V Avenue, Margate, CT9 5RE
Part of: COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Hartsdown Academy
Margate, CT9 5RE
837 Pupils
1,175 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
62.10% FSM %
432 Boys
405 Girls
About Hartsdown Academy

Hartsdown Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Margate, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 837 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,175. Current headteacher: Ian Wallace.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Thanet
Parliamentary Constituency Herne Bay and Sandwich
Ward Garlinge
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033264
URN 136571
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Vicky Pottinger Chair of Local Governing Body 08/10/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicky Pottinger Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Micheala Clay Local Governor 30/04/2019 20/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lucy Davenport Local Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Catherine Evaristo Boyce Local Governor 11/10/2016 11/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amanda Noone Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Vicky Pottinger Local Governor 29/05/2018 29/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Pottinger Local Governor 05/10/2021 05/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Pottinger Local Governor 05/10/2021 04/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Reeve Local Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Babis Tsekis Local Governor 28/03/2023 17/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Young Local Governor 11/10/2022 11/10/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Cherry Tree
0.43 km •
Other
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
0.63 km • Margate
Other
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
0.81 km • Margate
Other
Salmestone Primary School
0.86 km • Margate
Other
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
1.26 km • Margate
Other
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
1.69 km • Margate
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hartsdown Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Margate, Kent.
Hartsdown Academy has 837 pupils, with a capacity of 1,175.
Hartsdown Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Hartsdown Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hartsdown Academy is Mr Ian Wallace.
Hartsdown Academy is at George V Avenue, Margate, CT9 5RE, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Hartsdown Academy: Has a sixth form.
Hartsdown Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Wallace
George V Avenue, Margate, CT9 5RE
01843227957
hartsdown.org/
Location
CT9 5RE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136571
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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