Ark Alexandra Academy vs Fulston Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Alexandra Academy
HASTINGS · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,315 students
Fulston Manor School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,314 students
| Measure | Ark Alexandra Academy HASTINGS, South East | Fulston Manor School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 679 | #534 of 679 |
| National rank | #2382 of 4,090 | #3357 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,314 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 1,314 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 35.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | 19.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | 49% |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.8 |
| town | HASTINGS | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | arkalexandra.org/ | www.fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Alexandra Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 22.5).
- •Ark Alexandra Academy is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 1,314.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Alexandra Academy better than Fulston Manor School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Alexandra Academy ranks higher (41.4 vs 22.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ark Alexandra Academy and Fulston Manor School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between HASTINGS and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Alexandra Academy: 1,315. Fulston Manor School: 1,314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Alexandra Academy and Fulston Manor School rank in South East?
Ark Alexandra Academy is 389th of 679 and Fulston Manor School is 534th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).