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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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