Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is a primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 3rd of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 23 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils are overwhelmingly proud of their school. They really value how staff treat them as individuals. There are warm, supportive relationships between staff and pupils across the school. As a result, pupils flourish and are aspirational in all aspects of their learning. As one pupil stated, 'We all want to be the best we can be.' Behaviour is impeccable. All staff have high expectations, and pupils rise to meet these exceptionally well. They contribute to 'The Little Ridge Way' by consistently being 'at right place, doing the right thing at the right time'. Pupils constantly strive to be a role model for their peers. Staff maximise every opportunity for pupils to take responsibility through leadership roles. These include becoming prefects, playtime buddies, well-being warriors or members of the school council. Pupils also respectfully share their thoughts and opinions with their peers and celebrate each other's differences. In the words of one pupil, 'The world would be boring if everyone was the same.' A diverse club offer ensures that pupils' talents and interests are carefully considered. Pupils enjoy football, netball, multisports, gymnastics, violin and guitar clubs. Staff are diligent in ensuring that all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, never miss out.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
435 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollington Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 35% met the expected standard |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Churchwood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Woolley
- Phone
- 01424752266
- Address
- Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7LR
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 141022
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.