Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Hastings and the wider East Sussex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Ark Castledown Primary Academy caters for mixed pupils from 2 to 11 years. With 396 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 480, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 23 November 2021, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.