King Offa Primary Academy

URN: 138400 • Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4HS

Overview

Name
King Offa Primary Academy
URN
138400
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Towner (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01424211548
Website
Visit
Address
Down Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4HS

Summary

King Offa Primary Academy, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, is a mixed-gender primary school with a current enrolment of 423 pupils and a capacity of 458. Established in 1907 and converted to academy status in 2012, the school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust and prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment for children from Nursery to Year 6. The school emphasizes inclusivity and equity, catering to a diverse student body across 15 classrooms.

The curriculum at King Offa is designed to be broad, balanced, and rigorous, adhering to the National Curriculum for England. This approach ensures that students develop essential literacy and numeracy skills while being well-prepared for their future educational journeys. The school also boasts additional facilities, including a library, outdoor learning spaces, and a swimming pool, enhancing the learning experience.

Community engagement is a cornerstone of King Offa’s ethos, with strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the wider community. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, fostering a supportive and collaborative educational environment.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
458
Pupils
423
Boys
212
Girls
211
FSM %
33.20
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 423 212 211 458 33.20
2024-09-11 445 222 223 458 33.40
2023-09-11 434 236 198 458 28.80
2022-09-11 434 236 198 450 28.80
2021-09-11 432 225 207 450 29.20
2020-09-11 437 226 211 450 19.50

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