Ore Village Primary Academy
67%
Capacity
280
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Ore Village Primary Academy
Ore Village Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hastings community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 280 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ore Village Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Campbell, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8487th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 16 in Hastings.
Ore Village Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 20 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Ore Village Primary Academy has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ore Village Primary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hastings, Ore Village 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rye Road, Hastings, Hastings, TN35 5DB |
| Headteacher | Jo Campbell |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 280 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.4% |
| School Capacity | 280 / 420 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8487th of 13,686
Nationally
1268th of 2,034
In South East
9th of 16
In Hastings
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rye Road, Hastings
Hastings, TN35 5DB
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