King Offa Primary Academy
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4HS · East Sussex · primary school
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30th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 1,948 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Offa Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sama Karate, Funk Fusion Fitness, Country Dancing, the Football Club, Cross Country, Skiltek Multi Sports, and Skiltek Football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 402 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about King Offa Primary Academy
Overview
King Offa Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are happy in this inclusive community, working hard to meet high expectations and achieving well. The school benefits from a well-considered curriculum and strong leadership, despite recent changes that have unsettled some parents.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, helping pupils develop a secure body of knowledge and skills from the early years.
- Reading is a high priority, with phonics taught especially well by expert staff and ‘reading rivers’ sharing engaging texts.
- The early years and nursery are especially strong, with children learning rapidly from well-considered activities and high-quality talk.
- Behaviour is calm, and attendance has improved significantly, with pupils supported to reflect on how their conduct affects others.
- Effective adaptations in lessons ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can access learning and achieve well.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils are not consistently supported to retain knowledge over time; the school must ensure opportunities to recap and recall learning.
- Checks on pupil understanding in the wider curriculum are not as consistently sharp as in mathematics and reading, meaning staff lack routine insight into pupil needs.
- Some of the most vulnerable pupils still do not attend well enough, which leaders recognise as an ongoing area of focus.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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