Welcome to Ark Little Ridge Academy

Ark Little Ridge is an Outstanding school in Hastings.

We are a community primary school where 'pupils flourish and are aspirational in all aspects of their learning' (Ofsted, Nov 2023)

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Ark Little Ridge students

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Adventure trail
02 Jul

Y5 Trip to The Railway Land Wildlife Trust

Thursday 02 July
Y5 Trip to The Railway Land Wildlife Trust 2nd July 2026
We are pleased to inform you that Year 5 will be visiting the Railway Land Local Nature Reserve, in Lewes, East Sussex, on Thursday 2nd July 2026. This visit will support our learning in Science (Life Cycles – Term 5 and Biomes Term 6) and provide valuable links to our aspirational career-related learning.
06 Jul

Y6 Cambridge Class Water Sports Taster Day

Monday 06 July
We are really pleased to be able to offer the children in Year 6 the opportunity to attend a taster day at Buzz Active Water Sports Centre in Eastbourne. The children will have the chance to try windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and body boarding (subject to weather conditions).

The activities will take place on the boating lake at Princess Park, Eastbourne, which is no deeper than one metre. The children will need to be water confident to attend. The centre will provide wet suits, helmets and any other necessary safety equipment. The tuition will be given by qualified instructors and insurance cover is provided as Buzz Active Water Sports is a county school that is recognised by East Sussex County Council, Outdoor Education, AALA, RYA and BCU.