Churchwood Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Churchwood Primary School is a primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 11 October 2022. East Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2017 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9PB
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- East Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 241 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 11 October 2022
Strengths
- “This is a school that sits at the heart of the local community.”
- “Older pupils are particularly understanding of the needs of others.”
- “Pupils across the school act responsibly.”
To improve
- “Another pupil reflected that ‘Sometimes people are just rude to others.”
- “It’s because they are too competitive.”
- “They also understand the things that need to be better.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 November 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 46% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 16 first-preference applications, 20 offers in total, 16 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2017 to 2026, as East Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in East Sussex.
- Hollington Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Robsack Wood Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Mulberry Silverdale Primary 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy 1.0 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 1.3 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- St Paul's Church of England Academy 1.5 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published