Ark Castledown Primary Academy Catchment Area
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Hastings, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 396 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
396
Pupils
480
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Ark Castledown Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ark Castledown Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Ark Castledown Primary Academy is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Ark Castledown Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Ark Castledown Primary Academy: 480 places, 83% filled: places available
Ark Castledown Primary Academy has a published admission number of 480 places. 396 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 480 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 55.3% of pupils at Ark Castledown Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hastings.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Ark Castledown Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3QT
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144083
Other Primary Schools in Hastings
If Ark Castledown Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hastings are the next closest alternatives.
Westfield School Catchment Area
Community school · TN35 4QE
Sandown Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TN34 2AA
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN35 4LS
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN35 5NA
Ore Village Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN35 5DB
Dudley Infant Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN35 5NJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ark Castledown Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ark Castledown Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Ark Castledown Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Ark Castledown Primary Academy is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ark Castledown Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ark Castledown Primary Academy has a capacity of 480 places and currently has 396 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Ark Castledown Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Ark Castledown Primary Academy is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ark Castledown Primary Academy cover? ▾
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a primary school in Hastings, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ark Castledown Primary Academy? ▾
Ark Castledown Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.