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Glenleigh Park Primary Academy

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy

Rother, TN39 4EDPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

373

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Glenleigh Park Primary Academy

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 373 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 390 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Glenleigh Park Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Libby Barnard, it falls under East Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4436th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 30 in Rother.

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 21 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Glenleigh Park Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rother, TN39 4ED
HeadteacherLibby Barnard
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils373
Free School Meals (FSM)40.5%
School Capacity373 / 390 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4436th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

619th of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

7th of 30

In Rother

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:75%
Higher:26%
Writing
Expected:82%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:79%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +5%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballTennisDanceNetballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

21

Applications

42

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenleigh Park Primary Academy

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01424213611www.glenleighparkprimaryacademy.org/

Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea

Rother, TN39 4ED

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Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea

Rother, TN39 4ED

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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