The St Leonards Academy
URN: 136400 • St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 8HH
Overview
- Name
- The St Leonards Academy
- URN
- 136400
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Francies (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01424448740
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edinburgh Campus,, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 8HH
Summary
The St Leonards Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 1,322 students and a capacity of 1,500. The academy is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that aims to enrich students' lives and foster their development as educated citizens. The ethos of the school emphasises the importance of knowledge and creativity, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality educational experiences.
The academy places a strong focus on inclusivity and support, offering various initiatives such as the Arts Award Bronze Programme for students with special educational needs. Additionally, Year 10 students receive practical training in first aid, equipping them with essential life skills. The school actively engages with the local community and collaborates with organisations like Hastings Contemporary to enhance learning opportunities.
With a significant percentage of students (45.5%) eligible for free school meals, The St Leonards Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body and fostering a supportive environment for all learners.
The academy places a strong focus on inclusivity and support, offering various initiatives such as the Arts Award Bronze Programme for students with special educational needs. Additionally, Year 10 students receive practical training in first aid, equipping them with essential life skills. The school actively engages with the local community and collaborates with organisations like Hastings Contemporary to enhance learning opportunities.
With a significant percentage of students (45.5%) eligible for free school meals, The St Leonards Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body and fostering a supportive environment for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ark Helenswood Academy (60.4)
- Filsham Valley School (45.2)
- Helenswood School (45.2)
- The Grove (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1322
- Boys
- 629
- Girls
- 693
- FSM %
- 45.50
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1322 | 629 | 693 | 1500 | 45.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1345 | 668 | 677 | 1500 | 42.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1467 | 765 | 702 | 1500 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1467 | 765 | 702 | 1500 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1468 | 779 | 689 | 1500 | 29.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1461 | 780 | 681 | 1500 | 28.10 |
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