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What is Churchwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Churchwood Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Churchwood Primary Academy located?

Churchwood Primary Academy is located in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, South East, TN38 9PB.

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Churchwood Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Churchwood Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy is a primary academy in St Leonards-on-Sea, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Churchwood Primary Academy has 34% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 117 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 37.4%, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.1%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected34%Attendance91.9%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Churchwood Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 117 pupils
SEN support: 29% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 29% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 55/100

Good surroundings

Air quality69/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Churchwood Primary Academy

At Churchwood Primary Academy, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

55% met the expected standard in reading and 41% in maths.

Attendance at Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Churchwood Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Churchwood Primary Academy is 37.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy has 117 pupils on roll.

27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

29% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Churchwood Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Churchwood Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Churchwood Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Churchwood Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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