St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy

About St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 412 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

412 / 420 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2021

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

Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX

Phone

01424422950

Headteacher

Faith Rew

Website

www.stlens.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy?

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy have?

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy has 412 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).

How does St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy?

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy is located at Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX.