West St Leonards Primary Academy

About West St Leonards Primary Academy

West St Leonards Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hastings community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated West St Leonards Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dominic O'Regan, Principal, it falls under East Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9696th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 16 in Hastings.

West St Leonards Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 57 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at West St Leonards Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Hastings, West St Leonards 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.

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