Ark Alexandra Academy vs St Paul's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
St Paul's Church of England Academy
St Leonards-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
634 students
| Measure | Ark Alexandra Academy HASTINGS, South East | St Paul's Church of England Academy St Leonards-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 679 | #1065 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2382 of 4,090 | #5989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,315 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | HASTINGS | St Leonards-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | arkalexandra.org/ | www.stpaulsceacademy.org |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 41.4).
- •Ark Alexandra Academy is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 634.
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 St Paul's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.3 vs 41.4 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 St Paul's Church of England Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between HASTINGS and St Leonards-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Alexandra Academy: 1,315. St Paul's Church of England Academy: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Alexandra Academy and St Paul's Church of England Academy rank in South East?
Ark Alexandra Academy is 389th of 679 and St Paul's Church of England Academy is 1065th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).