Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

435 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals23.2%

23.2%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.8%

10.8%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hollington Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Inadequate35% met the expected standard
Mulberry Silverdale Primary0.8 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Churchwood Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Outstanding92% met the expected standard
St Paul's Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted: Good72% 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
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.