Langney Primary Academy, Eastbourne

In its own words: "At Langney, we empower every child to rise to their full potential through an inclusive, supportive school family that prioritises wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging. We actively research the latest successes around the globe and pilot cutting edge teaching and learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, basketball, dance, ballet and drama.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Langney Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 74% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Langney Primary Academy as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Langney Primary Academy are West Rise Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good); The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School (0.6 miles, 66% reading, 68% maths); Tollgate Community Junior School (0.7 miles, 71% reading, 76% maths); and Shinewater Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 68% maths).

Langney Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Langney Primary Academy is one of 19 schools run by Swale Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 87 pupils (18.7%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Martello Inn (outside), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 199 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Langney Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Langney Primary Academy are St Catherine's College (0.1 miles) and The Turing School (1.2 miles).