Ark Castledown Primary Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 431 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
403 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Ark Castledown Primary Academy Hastings, South East | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1040 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #5869 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | – |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkcastledown.org | www.sacredhearthastings.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Castledown Primary Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ark Castledown Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in South East.
How do Ark Castledown Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is 1040th of 2,471 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).