[1] The school now forms part of Ark Alexandra Academy.

Around 1981, the school developed a further site some two miles along The Ridge and moved the first three years of intake there.

The school was then sponsored by Ark, but continued to coordinate with East Sussex County Council for admissions.

Ark Helenswood Academy shared its sixth form provision with Ark William Parker Academy, a local school for boys.

The former Ark Helenswood Academy on The Ridge is now used for pupils aged 11 to 13 (academic years 7 and 8).