The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mrs Irena Wooler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthover CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lewes Old Grammar School
Independent · Very close
Priory School
Secondary · 846m away
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Independent · 1.7km away
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Western Road Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Western Road Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Western Road Community Primary School?
Western Road Community Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Western Road Community Primary School take?
Western Road Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Western Road Community Primary School?
Western Road Community Primary School is in Lewes, BN7 1JB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Western Road Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Western Road Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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