Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Little Ridge Avenue St Leonards-on-Sea East Sussex TN37 7LR |
| Phone | 01424752266 |
| Reference Number | 141022 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 435 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.32%
Girls: 43.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 38 | 24 | 62 |
| 4 | 39 | 24 | 63 |
| 5 | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| 6 | 34 | 30 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-07-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-05-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 48 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 51 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 43 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 49 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 46 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 31 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 46 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 32 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 66 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 43 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 39 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 66 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 32 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 66 | 0 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
0.62 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Silverdale Primary Academy, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
0.82 miles |
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Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
1.03 miles |
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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU |
1.33 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
1.55 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
1.56 miles |
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Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
1.58 miles |
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The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
1.78 miles |
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
1.9 miles |
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West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX |
1.97 miles |
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Westfield School
Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QE |
2.08 miles |
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
2.14 miles |
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St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX |
2.15 miles |
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Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
2.24 miles |
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Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA |
2.25 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
2.33 miles |
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Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NJ |
2.42 miles |
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Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
2.46 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
2.47 miles |
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Crowhurst CofE Primary School
Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9AJ |
2.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
0.67 miles |
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Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2PG |
0.79 miles |
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Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
0.96 miles |
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Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
2.02 miles |
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Saxon Mount School
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
2.08 miles |
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The St Leonards Academy
Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
2.11 miles |
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The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
2.21 miles |
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The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
2.57 miles |
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ISP School
Glengorse Estate, Glengorse, Battle, TN33 0TX |
3.01 miles |
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Glyne Gap School
School Place, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU |
3.55 miles |
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Buckswood School
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT |
3.65 miles |
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Battle Abbey School
High street, East Sussex, TN33 0AD |
3.66 miles |
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Bexhill College
Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG |
3.75 miles |
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2LU |
3.85 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic College
Ashdown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1SE |
4.1 miles |
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Claverham Community College
North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT |
4.46 miles |
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Bexhill High Academy
Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY |
4.84 miles |