West Rise Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chaffinch Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7SL |
| Phone | 01323764062 |
| Reference Number | 114466 |
West Rise Community Infant School continues to maintain effective educational standards following its previous inspection. The nurturing environment fosters positive behavior among pupils, enhancing their learning experiences. Notably, the school excels in promoting well-being alongside academic achievements, ensuring that pupils are not only academically prepared but also develop strong personal skills. The leadership and commitment to high expectations, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is commendable.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 265 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.06%
Girls: 50.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
| 2 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and supportive environment for pupils
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction
- Effective curriculum with logical sequencing of skills and knowledge
- Positive pupil behavior and high engagement in lessons
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Effective enrichment activities that broaden pupils' experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient opportunities in some subjects for pupils to revisit knowledge
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 58 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Langney Primary Academy
Chailey Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7EA |
0.54 miles |
|
Shinewater Primary School
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED |
0.67 miles |
|
Tollgate Community Junior School
Winston Crescent, Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NL |
0.85 miles |
|
Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE |
0.88 miles |
|
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour South, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5SW |
1.03 miles |
|
Stone Cross School
Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF |
1.15 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7PP |
1.26 miles |
|
Parkland Infant School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
1.44 miles |
|
Parkland Junior School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
1.44 miles |
|
Stafford Junior School
Ringwood Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8UA |
1.44 miles |
|
Roselands Infants' School
Woodgate Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8PD |
1.52 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS |
1.57 miles |
|
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
High Street, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LP |
1.6 miles |
|
Hankham Primary School
Hankham Road, Hankham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5AY |
1.81 miles |
|
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
3 Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8XT |
1.85 miles |
|
Bourne Primary School
Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8BD |
2.03 miles |
|
Ocklynge Junior School
Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8XN |
2.29 miles |
|
Motcombe Infants' School
Macmillan Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1SN |
2.42 miles |
|
Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ |
2.7 miles |
|
The South Downs School
Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU |
2.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Catherine's College
Priory Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7BL |
0.65 miles |
|
The Turing School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
0.71 miles |
|
Hazel Court School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
0.87 miles |
|
Summerdown School
3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ |
1.34 miles |
|
The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ |
1.48 miles |
|
The Lindfield School
Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ |
1.54 miles |
|
East Sussex College Group
Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF |
1.57 miles |
|
Anderida Learning Centre
NEVILLE MEWS, 6A NEVILLE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 8HR |
1.83 miles |
|
Ratton School
Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR |
2.01 miles |
|
The Cavendish School
Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE |
2.32 miles |
|
Gildredge House
Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB |
2.62 miles |
|
Willingdon Community School
Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX |
2.81 miles |
|
Eastbourne College
Headmaster's House, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
2.83 miles |
|
St Andrew's Prep
Meads, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP |
3.59 miles |
|
The Ropemakers' Academy
Reef Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1FB |
4.91 miles |
|
Hailsham Academy
Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT |
4.96 miles |