The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Horizons School
Special school · 772m away
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Academy · 772m away
Hollington Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Little Ridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
The Firs
Independent · 1.7km away
West St Leonards Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Churchwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchwood Primary Academy?
Churchwood Primary Academy currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchwood Primary Academy take?
Churchwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchwood Primary Academy?
Churchwood Primary Academy is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9PB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Churchwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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