The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Bowles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chailey Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's College
Secondary · Very close
West Rise Primary School
Primary · 873m away
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 968m away
Tollgate Community Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shinewater Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Turing School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hazel Court School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Langney Primary Academy?
Langney Primary Academy currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Langney Primary Academy take?
Langney Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Langney Primary Academy?
Langney Primary Academy is in Eastbourne, BN23 7EA, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Langney Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Langney Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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