Ore Village Primary Academy
Hastings, TN35 5DB · East Sussex · primary school
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74th 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 — 5.3/10 against 736 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
Ore Village Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Wellbeing Ambassadors and OVPA’s Got Talent, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 274 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher attainment?
What Ofsted said about Ore Village Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils “thrive” in this school, forming positive relationships and feeling “happy, safe and part of the school family.” The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that inspires learning, with staff effectively supporting pupils to catch up in reading and mathematics after previous low attainment.
Strengths
- Adults take a “keen interest in the welfare of pupils,” fostering a culture where children trust staff and show “genuine care for their friends.”
- The curriculum is “vibrant and interesting,” incorporating local artists and historical figures to engage pupils.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in English and mathematics, including an individualised curriculum for the ‘Reef’ class.
- Governors and trustees “diligently make sure that the school makes necessary improvements,” while trust support helps refine teaching and manage staff workload.
- Pupils develop a “genuine voice in the running of the school” through roles such as the ‘junior leadership team’ and ‘well-being ambassadors’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure older children in mixed-age classes are “challenged to develop the knowledge and skills” in subjects beyond English and mathematics, as the curriculum sometimes “lacks enough challenge.”
- The school needs to ensure teachers apply strategies to adapt teaching for pupils with SEND across all subjects, as support is currently “less effective” outside of core subjects, causing some pupils to struggle independently.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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