Langney Primary Academy
Eastbourne, BN23 7EA · East Sussex · primary school
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100th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 2,483 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langney Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join hula hooping, production, rock school and dance clubs, alongside sports including ballet, basketball, archery, football, rugby, netball, athletics and yoga. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 465 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Langney Primary Academy
Overview
Langney Primary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and positive atmosphere" where pupils feel "individually valued and supported to thrive." Leaders maintain "high aspirations for all pupils," fostering a nurturing culture that parents describe as an "extension of our family."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad" and "ambitious," with clear sequencing in subjects like mathematics and effective phonics teaching from the early years.
- Pupils demonstrate "calm and productive" behaviour, with bullying concerns quickly addressed and a strong sense of community.
- There is an "impressive range of clubs" and enrichment activities, including the ‘Langney Shed Project’, which extend pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom.
- Staff are supported with "manageable workload and well-being," and they value the advice provided by knowledgeable leaders.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in lessons" and supported by knowledgeable adults.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet identified the "precise knowledge that pupils require to demonstrate some of those skills," meaning assessments do not always provide sufficient detail on pupil understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff taking appropriate action to manage concerns and working effectively with external agencies, although a very small number of written records require further clarity.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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