St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
403
AGES
5 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(19/10/2021)
Full Report - All Reports
71%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Collinswood Drive
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 0NX
01424422950

School Description

Pupils like their school very much. They know that their teachers are there to help them learn as well as they possibly can. They appreciate how teachers strive to make their learning interesting and challenging. In turn, pupils try their best in their lessons. They have a strong desire to learn and achieve. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe at school. When they talk about bullying, they report that it seldom happens. If it does occur, teachers sort it out very quickly. Pupils’ behaviour is of a high standard. They abide by the school’s values: be safe, be respectful, be determined, be faithful. The Christian ethos is strong. It supports a culture of mutual respect and kindness in the school. Teachers have raised their expectations of what pupils can achieve. They expect them to be able to learn more and to retain what they learn. Pupils have definitely risen to this challenge. Parents and carers and pupils are very satisfied with the school and what it now has to offer. As one parent commented, ‘St Leonard’s has a wonderful learning environment in which staff work tirelessly for the good of the children academically, socially and emotionally.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have focused on setting out the content of the curriculum. They have done this in each subject and across all years, including Reception. Teachers are now clearer about what they teach and why. Pupils consequently build their knowledge more securely than before. They can recall what they have learned and explain their understanding. Leaders have developed how teachers deliver the curriculum. They have strengthened teachers’ subject knowledge so that it is secure. Leaders have also overhauled the materials and resources they use. Teachers think very carefully about how to make the learning effective and memorable. They frequently check on what pupils have learned. They use this information to fill any gaps that appear. However, leaders have not yet fully reviewed how well teachers have delivered the new curriculum. They have not given feedback to teachers so that they can adapt their teaching further. Leaders have acted to widen and deepen reading in the school. Reception children learn letters and their sounds from the start. Indeed, expectations are high in early years. Teachers spot which children are ready to do more. They also pick up quickly on those who need extra help. This approach continues into key stage 1. Most pupils become capable readers by the end of Year 2. Those who still struggle receive intensive help to ensure that they catch up. Inspection report: St Leonard’s Church of England Primary Academy 19 and 20 October 2021 2 Throughout key stage 2, pupils are reading avidly. Leaders have introduced a new reading programme. This has increased the range of books that pupils can choose from. It has also inspired them to read more. Pupils talk about what they read with real enjoyment. Year 6 pupils have loved the novel they have read in class about a child’s experience of the Second World War. Many of them have gone on to read the entire series. When asked why reading is important, they say that it is fundamental to how they learn. Teachers check on pupils’ progress throughout the year. They consider carefully whether pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) require specialist support. Leaders ensure that all pupils have full access to the curriculum. However, how well teachers adapt the learning to suit pupils with SEND is variable. Teachers do not always receive guidance to help them meet the needs of these pupils within the classroom. Pupils behave to a high standard in the school. During lessons, they concentrate hard and cooperate well with each other. At breaktimes, pupils play well with their friends. They engage enthusiastically with the activities that adults offer them at lunchtime and after school. The development of the whole child is a vital part of what the school does. Pupils take a pride in representing the school in a range of sporting activities. Many pupils join in the varied clubs that the school offers. They thoroughly enjoy taking part in forest school, even in the pouring rain. Pupils are confident, polite and keen to get involved. The executive headteacher and his team have led staff through a period of rapid improvement at the school. Governors have supported them well through challenge and support. The trust too has made a positive contribution to improvements. Staff appreciate that leaders have paid attention to their workload and well-being. Parents, pupils and staff are all very happy with the school’s direction and development.

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>14, "strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 13 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021
Yes No {"yes"=>84, "no"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 50 responses up to 20-10-2021

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