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The St Leonards Academy

The St Leonards Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea
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The St Leonards Academy

Edinburgh Campus,, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,322
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.5%
Attainment 8
33.1
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.4%
Basics 9-5
25.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.9%
EBacc APS
2.79
EBacc 9-5
3.5%
EBacc 9-4
6.2%
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About The St Leonards Academy

The St Leonards Academy is a secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 155 responses), 63% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. The school has around 1,322 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Edinburgh Campus,, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The St Leonards Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Jan 2025 — Inadequate
  3. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The St Leonards Academy

What is The St Leonards Academy's Ofsted rating?
The St Leonards Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The St Leonards Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 155 responses): 63% of parents would recommend The St Leonards Academy.
What are The St Leonards Academy's latest exam results?
The St Leonards Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The St Leonards Academy located?
The St Leonards Academy is a secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (TN38 8HH).
How many pupils attend The St Leonards Academy?
The St Leonards Academy has around 1,322 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The St Leonards Academy with other schools?
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