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Welcome

Welcome to Ark Castledown. We are a community primary school and nursery dedicated to providing the very best education for the children of our town.

We have a strong child-centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement and challenge are key. We believe that every child has a unique potential and we work hard to inspire and motivate children to achieve their goals.  

We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.

Please enjoy looking at our website and do contact us if you have any questions.

We take pride in our nurturing environment, which aims to develop the whole child. We focus on delivering the basics of reading, writing and maths - but we also support language, physical and social development through our Personal Development curriculum.

It is our aim that your child will learn to build strong relationships with other children across the school.

Our values

Our Learning for Life Values are embedded throughout all aspects of school life, promoting a growth mindset and developing a love for learning. They are:

  • Eloquence – We speak with thought and purpose.
  • Grit – We are determined. We don't give up.
  • Responsibility – We are responsible for our learning and behaviour.
  • Confidence – We believe in ourselves and our abilities.
  • Kindness – We support and look after each other. We use kind words and actions.
  • Curiosity – We are interested and want to learn new things. 
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy, Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT

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