Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is an academy sponsor-led primary school located in Hastings, East Sussex. Serving the local community, it caters to a mixed-gender student body aged 2 to 11 years, including nursery provision. With a capacity to accommodate 480 pupils, the school currently enrolls approximately 396 students. Situated in an urban setting, Ark Castledown is committed to providing an inclusive and comprehensive education, with a significant percentage (55.3%) of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school does not have a religious character, allowing it to serve a diverse population without specific faith-based admissions criteria.