St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 95th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 11 November 2025, report published 11 January 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Needs attention
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 November 2025
Pupils are proud of their school. They benefit from a start to the school day that is well ordered and welcoming. Parents and carers are positive about the school. They know that their children are happy and are succeeding here. This is because the school's inclusive ethos ensures that their children feel a strong sense of belonging. All pupils are welcome here, no matter what their background or barriers. They are prepared well for life beyond the school gates. Those who are new to the school settle quickly because they are accepted by other pupils and supported well by staff. Pupils feel safe here. They talk positively about friendships. Older pupils see how their school has improved since they joined. Poor behaviour is rare. Unkindness is frowned on. Playtimes are marked by lively interactions with thoughtful and sensible mediation for opposing points of view when needed. Pupils understand the rules. Most keep to them well. Staff are always available with gentle reminders when required. Classrooms are happy places where pupils enjoy learning. This is true from Reception all the way through to Year 6, where pupils understand the importance of working hard to achieve well. Pupils from vulnerable groups are also making the progress needed to prepare them for their next steps in education. Importantly, as well as high expectations for what pupils can achieve, the school is also instilling a sense of enjoyment in learning about new things. Pupils know that there is more to know. Staff keep learning fun and relevant for pupils. Despite this, some pupils do not attend school as much as they should and do not benefit fully from what the school has to offer.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that their work consistently improves pupils' attendance and reduces rates of persistent absence.
- Leaders should ensure that the curriculum for writing, and how it is taught, supports pupils to achieve consistently well in handwriting, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
400 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry West St Leonards Primary | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Robsack Wood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Faith Rew
- Phone
- 01424422950
- Address
- Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0NX
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 141868
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.