Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

About Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 436 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

436 / 420 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR

Phone

01424752266

Head of School

Kate Woolley

Website

www.arklittleridgeprimary.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy?

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy have?

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy has 436 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.

Where is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy?

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is located at Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR.