The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 41% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
18% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 304
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 40.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Morgan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · 335m away
The Lindfield School
Special school · 342m away
Parkland Infant School
Primary · 716m away
Parkland Junior School
Primary · 716m away
Heron Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Summerdown School
Free school · Grammar · 1.5km away
Ratton School
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Turing School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary Academy?
Oakwood Primary Academy currently has 304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwood Primary Academy take?
Oakwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakwood Primary Academy?
Oakwood Primary Academy is in Eastbourne, BN22 0SS, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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