Mulberry West St Leonards Primary
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BX · East Sussex · primary school
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76th 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,480 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 Ofsted inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage the transition for the small number of remaining places each year?
What Ofsted said about Mulberry West St Leonards Primary
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders provide "clear and purposeful direction" and have established a "warm and inclusive ethos." Pupils feel a "clear sense of belonging" and are "highly engaged" in a calm, purposeful environment. The report highlights significant improvements in attendance and behaviour, alongside strong teaching in core subjects, particularly reading and writing.
Strengths
- Attendance has risen steadily to "pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels" through "swift and well-judged intervention" and close work with families.
- Pupils’ behaviour is excellent, with "high expectations" and "carefully embedded routines" ensuring classrooms are "calm and purposeful."
- Teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is consistent and effective, with leaders sharing "effective practice more widely."
- The early years curriculum is "carefully designed" to build essential knowledge, with children applying phonics "very confidently."
- Inclusion is an "integral part of its identity," with pupils with special educational needs fully supported and included in all aspects of school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine systems for analysing inclusion-related data to "evaluate the impact of strategies on pupils" more precisely.
- Leaders should develop robust systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the personal development and wellbeing programme, including pupil participation in the wider offer.
- Pupils’ knowledge in religious education and fundamental British values is "less well developed and lacks depth."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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