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West St Leonards Primary Academy

Hastings, TN38 8BXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#9,696
of 13,686 nationally

About West St Leonards Primary Academy

West St Leonards Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 51 first-preference applications received for just 57 total places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed, with 99 applications overall and an oversubscription ratio of 1.74, meaning nearly two families applied for every available spot. While official parent-view data isn't available here, the strong application numbers suggest a solid local reputation. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, located in Hastings, East Sussex, and led by principal Dominic O'Regan. It currently has 417 pupils, very close to its capacity of 420, and a significant proportion of pupils — 31.9% — are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse intake of the community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN38 8BX
HeadteacherDominic O'Regan, Principal
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils417
Free School Meals (FSM)31.9%
School Capacity417 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (7 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubGardeningChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalResourced Provision

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

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West St Leonards 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.