The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 26%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Louise Muller (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangney Primary Academy
Primary · 873m away
St Catherine's College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Shinewater Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Turing School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Tollgate Community Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hazel Court School
Special school · 1.4km away
Heron Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Rise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Rise Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Rise Primary School?
West Rise Primary School currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Rise Primary School take?
West Rise Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Rise Primary School?
West Rise Primary School is in Eastbourne, BN23 7SL, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Rise Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Rise Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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