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Robsack Wood Primary Academy

Hastings, TN38 9TEPrimaryAges 0–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#11,577
of 13,686 nationally

About Robsack Wood Primary Academy

Robsack Wood Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in Hastings, East Sussex, serving children from age 0 to 11. With 457 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running slightly over its official limit, a clear sign of local demand. That demand is reflected in the 2025/26 admissions data: the school received 69 applications for just 36 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.92, and made 34 offers to first-preference families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school also offers nursery provision, meaning children can start from birth, and its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', so it operates as a non-denominational community school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range0 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN38 9TE
HeadteacherCaroline Thayre
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils457
Free School Meals (FSM)22.8%
School Capacity457 / 420 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Robsack Wood 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.