Ark Alexandra Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ark Alexandra Academy
Address: Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue
Town/City: Hastings
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN34 2PG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01424 439888
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Ark Schools
Sponsor: Ark Schools

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Alex Birks-Agnew/ Mr Tommy Ittu
Capacity: 1800
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1315 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.9%

Location and administration

URN: 139821
DfE Number: 845/4003
UKPRN: 10042410
UPRN: 100062632119
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Hastings (E07000062)
Constituency: Hastings and Rye (E14001274)
Electoral Ward: St Helens (E05011212)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 580820E, 111655N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 52' 36.25" N 0° 34' 8.22" E
Plus Code: 9F22VHG9+MH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Related school* Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Andrew Crighton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Lesley Hurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Bryan Knope - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Rev Tobias Lancaster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Fiona Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Amy McJennett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Patricia Millett - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2026.
  • Cherie Passley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Charles Shaw - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 14 August 2017. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Rhys Spiers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mark Tewkesbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Holly Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.