The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Kate Woolley (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle Ridge Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hollington Primary School
Primary · 998m away
New Horizons School
Special school · 1.1km away
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Academy · 1.1km away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Claremont School
Independent · 1.5km away
Churchwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Blacklands Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy?
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy take?
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy?
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7LR, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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