The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 59.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- THE PIONEER ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Grace McDougall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Horizons School
Special school · Very close
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Academy · Very close
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 659m away
Churchwood Primary Academy
Primary · 808m away
Little Ridge Community Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Primary · 998m away
The Firs
Independent · 1.6km away
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hollington Primary School?
Hollington Primary School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hollington Primary School take?
Hollington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hollington Primary School?
Hollington Primary School is in St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hollington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hollington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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