The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
19% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Maria Kiniari Tom Glenn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStablecare
Independent · 438m away
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 467m away
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 571m away
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Secure units · 888m away
The Firs
Independent · 960m away
Blacklands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Church of England Academy?
St Paul's Church of England Academy currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Church of England Academy take?
St Paul's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Church of England Academy?
St Paul's Church of England Academy is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6RT, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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