St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0NX · East Sussex · primary school
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101st 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,311 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How are the separate areas of the new Ofsted report addressed in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy as an inclusive school where pupils typically achieve well and feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have established a well-considered curriculum and effective early years provision, ensuring that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make secure progress. However, the inspection identifies specific areas requiring attention, particularly regarding attendance rates and the consistency of teaching in writing skills.
Strengths
- Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are "particularly successful" and achieve well compared to national averages.
- The curriculum is "well-considered" and provides a "logically ordered pathway" from early years to Year 6.
- Staff have "secure subject knowledge" and effectively adapt teaching to meet individual needs, including for pupils with special educational needs.
- The early years provision is effective, with "happy and exciting" classrooms and a strong focus on vocabulary and oracy.
- Pupils behave well, showing a clear "sense of belonging" and engaging in "small acts of kindness."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure their work "consistently improves pupils' attendance" and reduces persistent absence, which is currently not high enough.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum for writing supports pupils to achieve consistently well in "handwriting, spelling, punctuation and grammar," as teaching in these areas is not consistently effective.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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