The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dominic O'Regan, Principal (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest St Leonards Primary School
Primary · Very close
Saxon Mount School
Special school · Very close
The St Leonards Academy
Secondary · Very close
Filsham Valley School
Secondary · 328m away
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 811m away
The Firs
Independent · 1.1km away
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Stablecare
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is West St Leonards Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
West St Leonards Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West St Leonards Primary Academy?
West St Leonards Primary Academy currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West St Leonards Primary Academy take?
West St Leonards Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West St Leonards Primary Academy?
West St Leonards Primary Academy is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BX, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West St Leonards Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, West St Leonards Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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