Bourne Primary School

About Bourne Primary School

Bourne Primary School is a community school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 446 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 62.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

446 / 450 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8BD

Phone

01323724729

Headteacher

Cassandra Palmer

Website

http://www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bourne Primary School?

Bourne Primary School is a community school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Bourne Primary School have?

Bourne Primary School has 446 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bourne Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bourne Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Bourne Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

33% of pupils at Bourne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bourne Primary School?

Bourne Primary School is located at Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8BD.