Ark Alexandra Academy
Academy sponsor led · 1,315 pupils
86% stayed in education · Attainment 8 42.6
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Hailsham Academy
- Pupils on roll
- 1,577of 2,181 places
- Free school meals
- 27.3%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Inadequate, 13 March 2023Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Hailsham Community College (URN 138472, until 1 September 2025).
What the data says
Hailsham Academy has no sixth form. Of the 214 pupils who finished Year 11 there in 2023, 6% moved to a sixth form college, 50% to a further education college and 2% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 81 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 22% went to university (East Sussex 21%, England 37%), and 6% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C-, well below the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Mathematics and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in East Sussex and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Hailsham Academy | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 214 | 5,083 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 86% | 85% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 30% | 14% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 6% | 24% | 13% |
| — further education college | 50% | 44% | 37% |
| — other education | 0% | 3% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Employment | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Hailsham Academy | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 81 | 4,247 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 88% | 74% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 22% | 21% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 6% | 9% | 19% |
| Further education | 4% | 8% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 46% | 37% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 7% | 19% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 208 | — | 89% | 7% | 20% | 51% |
| Mathematics | 208 | — | 88% | 11% | 22% | 53% |
| English Literature | 205 | — | 86% | 8% | 21% | 49% |
| Combined Science | 161 | — | 65% | 4% | 9% | 40% |
| Geography | 92 | — | 41% | 12% | 25% | 42% |
| History | 80 | — | 41% | 5% | 26% | 36% |
| Sociology | 45 | — | 4% | 9% | 21% | 49% |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | 30 | — | 8% | 7% | 21% | 57% |
| Physics | 29 | — | 23% | 24% | 46% | 79% |
| Chemistry | 29 | — | 23% | 17% | 47% | 76% |
| Biology | 29 | — | 23% | 38% | 45% | 83% |
| Design and Technology | 27 | — | 11% | 4% | 23% | 33% |
| Drama | 22 | — | 7% | 5% | 27% | 45% |
| Computer Science | 20 | — | 13% | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| Photography | 16 | — | 6% | 0% | 19% | 63% |
| Art and Design | 12 | — | 7% | 42% | 24% | 75% |
| Spanish | 11 | — | 19% | 36% | 27% | 82% |
| French | 8 | — | 18% | 50% | 29% | 100% |
| Russian | 4 | — | 0% | — | 87% | — |
| Polish | 2 | — | 1% | — | 84% | — |
| Modern Greek | 1 | — | 0% | — | 33% | — |
| Music | 1 | — | 5% | — | 33% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Studies | 179 | 100% | — |
| Small Business Management | 69 | 100% | — |
| Dance: General | 24 | 57% | — |
| Speech and Drama | 10 | 24% | — |
| Health Studies | 1 | 2% | — |
| Beauty Care / Services | 1 | 2% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | 1 | 2% | — |
| Hospitality / Catering Studies | 1 | 2% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Hailsham Academy | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 103 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 42 | 1,578 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 27.25 | 32.68 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D | C | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 10% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 13 | 31% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 9 | 21% | 31% |
| Biology | 8 | 19% | 20% |
| Law | 8 | 19% | 4% |
| Sociology | 7 | 17% | 13% |
| History | 6 | 14% | 13% |
| Politics | 6 | 14% | 6% |
| English Language | 6 | 14% | 4% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
| Drama | — | — | 2% |
| Economics | — | — | 13% |
| Art and Design | — | — | 1% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 26% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.