Churchwood Primary Academy

About Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy is an academy converter in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 242 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

242 / 215 (113%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2022

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

Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB

Phone

01424852326

Headteacher

Rob Smith

Website

www.churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Churchwood Primary Academy?

Churchwood Primary Academy is an academy converter in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Churchwood Primary Academy have?

Churchwood Primary Academy has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Churchwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Churchwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

How does Churchwood Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

46% of pupils at Churchwood Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Churchwood Primary Academy?

Churchwood Primary Academy is located at Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB.