What did Ofsted's latest inspection of West Rise Primary School and Nursery find?

An ungraded Ofsted inspection in January 2025 found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection issues no grade. Ofsted last graded West Rise Primary School and Nursery Good, in July 2015.

How many pupils attend West Rise Primary School and Nursery?

West Rise Primary School and Nursery has 607 pupils on roll.

What are West Rise Primary School and Nursery’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 43% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does West Rise Primary School and Nursery take?

West Rise Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is West Rise Primary School and Nursery located?

West Rise Primary School and Nursery is located in Eastbourne, BN23 7SL, East Sussex.

How do I apply to West Rise Primary School and Nursery?

West Rise Primary School and Nursery is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into West Rise Primary School and Nursery?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at West Rise Primary School and Nursery was 1.449 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at West Rise Primary School and Nursery?

When West Rise Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after; 2. Children who will have a brother or sister (sibling) at the school (or linked junior school- see definitions below) at the time of admission and who live at the same address, within the predefined community area*; 3. Children of staff members contracted to work at the school in question where: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at West Rise Primary School and Nursery?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88% of pupils at West Rise Primary School and Nursery are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

West Rise Primary School and Nursery: Ofsted & Catchment

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West Rise Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary

Community schoolProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Chaffinch Road, Langney, BN23 7SL Website01323764062

Verified from official sources

GoodJul 2015

Ungraded inspection Jan 2025: standards maintained

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils607

GoodJul 2015

Ages4 - 11

Pupils607

Ungraded inspection Jan 2025: standards maintained · View report

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Would your address have got an offer?

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Pupils (January 2026 census)

607

98.6% of capacity (621 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

43% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

On-site childcare

Childcare at this site

Out-of-school club, separately registered — see connected settings

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches

Sport England Active Places

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At a Glance

Rated Good. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2025

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 43% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.7 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Governance

Community school

Nursery Classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mrs Louise Muller

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Jan 2025IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.5% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity621 pupils on roll — 98.6% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 76 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaLangney · Eastbourne · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 48

East Sussex peer median: 27 per month

12-month total578

Top categories

Violent crime

206 (36%)

Anti-social behaviour

129 (22%)

Public order

41 (7%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 466 East Sussex schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)31

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m13

Nearest site115m

Includes3 public parks, 1 playing fields, 2 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 47.9 dB daytime, peaking at 62 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	7.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	17.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 72 · 2025

Heating: Natural Gas · 2,609 m²

Was band D in 2016.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jan 2025Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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How close did you need to live?

1.449miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2023-24 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at West Rise Primary School and Nursery, year by year →

How places are decided at West Rise Primary School and Nursery

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after.
2Children who will have a brother or sister (sibling) at the school (or linked junior school- see definitions below) at the time of admission and who live at the same address, within the predefined community area*.
3Children of staff members contracted to work at the school in question where: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Other children living within a pre-defined community area

West Rise Primary School and Nursery: key facts

What did Ofsted's latest inspection of West Rise Primary School and Nursery find?: An ungraded Ofsted inspection in January 2025 found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection issues no grade. Ofsted last graded West Rise Primary School and Nursery Good, in July 2015.
How many pupils attend West Rise Primary School and Nursery?: West Rise Primary School and Nursery has 607 pupils on roll.
What are West Rise Primary School and Nursery’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 43% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does West Rise Primary School and Nursery take?: West Rise Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is West Rise Primary School and Nursery located?: West Rise Primary School and Nursery is located in Eastbourne, BN23 7SL, East Sussex.
How do I apply to West Rise Primary School and Nursery?: West Rise Primary School and Nursery is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into West Rise Primary School and Nursery?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at West Rise Primary School and Nursery was 1.449 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

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West Rise Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary

Community schoolProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Chaffinch Road, Langney, BN23 7SL Website01323764062

Verified from official sources

GoodJul 2015

Ungraded inspection Jan 2025: standards maintained

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils607

GoodJul 2015

Ages4 - 11

Pupils607

Ungraded inspection Jan 2025: standards maintained · View report

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

Your postcode is used for this check only and is not saved. Check every school near you →

Last distance offered at West Rise Primary School and Nursery, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

607

98.6% of capacity (621 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

43% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

On-site childcare

Childcare at this site

Out-of-school club, separately registered — see connected settings

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2025

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 43% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.7 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Governance

Community school

Nursery Classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mrs Louise Muller

See more of West Rise Primary School and Nursery

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Jan 2025IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.5% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity621 pupils on roll — 98.6% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 76 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaLangney · Eastbourne · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 48

East Sussex peer median: 27 per month

12-month total578

Top categories

Violent crime

206 (36%)

Anti-social behaviour

129 (22%)

Public order

41 (7%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 466 East Sussex schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)31

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m13

Nearest site115m

Includes3 public parks, 1 playing fields, 2 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 47.9 dB daytime, peaking at 62 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	7.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	17.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 72 · 2025

Heating: Natural Gas · 2,609 m²

Was band D in 2016.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jan 2025Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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West Rise Primary School and Nursery

West Rise Primary School and Nursery

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at West Rise Primary School and Nursery

West Rise Primary School and Nursery: key facts

Explore nearby

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West Rise Primary School and Nursery

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site childcare