St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
98%
Capacity
412
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hastings community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 412 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Faith Rew, 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 4604th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 16 in Hastings.
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hastings, St Leonards Church of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN38 0NX |
| Headteacher | Faith Rew |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 412 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.2% |
| School Capacity | 412 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4604th of 13,686
Nationally
644th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 16
In Hastings
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
69%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea
Hastings, TN38 0NX
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