The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 49.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Susannah Singh Russell Thorne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStablecare
Independent · Very close
St Paul's Church of England Academy
Primary · 467m away
The Firs
Independent · 498m away
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Secure units · 745m away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Blacklands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy?
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy take?
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy?
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is in Hastings, TN37 6JJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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