Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, TN34 2HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a primary school in Hastings for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Hastings. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2016, report published 30 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Ark Blacklands Primary has a culture of high expectations and tenacity. Staff share leaders' determination to empower pupils at this school to succeed. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish academically and socially due to the excellent standard of education they receive. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They diligently follow the school's rules of 'right place, right time, right thing'. Pupils understand that some of their peers may need a slightly different approach, and respect this deeply. They are kind, considerate and keen to help. For example, older pupils enjoy helping younger peers. Bullying is not tolerated and is rare. Adults deal with any unkindness swiftly. Pupils relish all the school has to offer. They enjoy a wealth of carefully planned experiences, such as visits to the National History Museum, that deepen their knowledge further. There is an abundance of opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests in the arts, music and sports. Participation in extra-curricular activities is high. Parents are overwhelming in their praise for the work of the school. One parent summed up the views of many, stating that their children's development 'both academic and personal, has been astounding'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
623 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Baird Primary | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 78% met the expected standard |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mary Quinn
- Phone
- 01424429279
- Address
- Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, TN34 2HU
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 141021
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.