Ark Helenswood Academy, based in St Leonards-on-Sea, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ark Helenswood Academy currently has around 701 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Ridge, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PS |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Yvonne Powell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139996 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 701 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 701 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ridge Community Primary School Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary School Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary School Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Helenswood Academy The Ridge , TN37 7PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Helenswood School The Ridge , TN37 7PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virtual College (East) C/O New Horizons School , Beauchamp Road TN38 9JU | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings Tutorial Unit 2 Tile Barn Road , TN38 9QU | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.