The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Roxburgh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillingdon Community School
Secondary · 334m away
Oakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Polegate Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Lindfield School
Special school · 2.0km away
The Eastbourne Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Parkland Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Parkland Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Ratton School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willingdon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willingdon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willingdon Primary School?
Willingdon Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willingdon Primary School take?
Willingdon Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willingdon Primary School?
Willingdon Primary School is in Eastbourne, BN20 9RJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willingdon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willingdon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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