Open Days
We welcome you and your child to come and visit us to see the fantastic opportunities available at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy.
We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important and personal decision. The best place to start is by planning a visit where you’ll meet teachers and pupils, take a tour and have the opportunity to get a real feel of what we offer.
Meet the Principal and School Tours are taking place as follows:
- Wednesday 1st November at 1.45pm
- Thursday 2nd November at 9:30am
- (Tuesday 31st October at 9:30am) is now fully booked
To book a tour of the school and opportunity to meet the Principal and staff please complete this short form https://forms.office.com/e/AwKDaCRPTK
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
How to apply
Applications for places at Ark Blacklands will be made in accordance with East Sussex County Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements.
Applications can be submitted through the East Sussex County Council website, using the link below.
Applications to start school in September 2024 need to be submitted by the 15th of January 2024.
Parents will then be notified by East Sussex County Council on the 16th of April 2024 if their application has been successful.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
Find out more
Reading at the heart of the curriculum
We have timetabled reading lessons every day, as well as an incredibly stocked library and reading corners dotted throughout the school.
Exciting extra-curricular activities
Our Primary Connections Programme exposes our pupils to over 40 unique experiences during their time with us, ranging from adventuring out in nature, to engaging in the performing arts, to enterprise and careers.
Setting your child up for success
We're proud that students from Ark Schools are 3 times more likely to go on to a top tier university at the end of their school career.