St Paul's Church of England Academy
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Capacity
661
Pupils
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Demand
About St Paul's Church of England Academy
St Paul's Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hastings community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 661 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 664 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Kiniari Tom Glenn, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6124th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 16 in Hastings.
St Paul's Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 68 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Church of England Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Book Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hastings, St Paul's Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN37 6RT |
| Headteacher | Maria Kiniari Tom Glenn |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 661 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.4% |
| School Capacity | 661 / 664 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6124th of 13,686
Nationally
866th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 16
In Hastings
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
65%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea
Hastings, TN37 6RT
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