The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.2
10.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 287 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,322
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Francies (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaxon Mount School
Special school · Very close
Filsham Valley School
Secondary · Very close
West St Leonards Primary School
Primary · Very close
West St Leonards Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 815m away
The Firs
Independent · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Secure units · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The St Leonards Academy's Ofsted rating?
The St Leonards Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The St Leonards Academy?
The St Leonards Academy currently has 1,322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The St Leonards Academy take?
The St Leonards Academy caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The St Leonards Academy?
The St Leonards Academy is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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