The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Faith Rew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFilsham Valley School
Secondary · 688m away
Saxon Mount School
Special school · 776m away
West St Leonards Primary School
Primary · 811m away
West St Leonards Primary Academy
Primary · 811m away
The St Leonards Academy
Secondary · 815m away
The Firs
Independent · 995m away
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Secure units · 1.1km away
Stablecare
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy?
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy take?
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy?
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0NX, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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