Is West Rise Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 January 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 134th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at West Rise Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at West Rise Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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West Rise Primary School and Nursery

Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 7SL

Local ranking134th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 29 January 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 265
Boys: 316 (52%)
Girls: 291 (48%)
Capacity: 630 (96% full)
SEND: 31.3%
FSM Eligible: 26.4%
EAL: 6.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 30.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,586/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.3%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Asian Pakistani: 0.4%

91.3%

White British

4.2%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01323764062

office@westriseprimary.co.uk

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Chaffinch Road

Eastbourne, South East

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Administrative

URN: 114466
UKPRN: 10076450
Establishment No.: 2142

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