How many pupils does West Rise Primary School have?

West Rise Primary School has 265 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is West Rise Primary School?

West Rise Primary School is located at Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL.

West Rise Primary School

Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

265

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About West Rise Primary School

West Rise Primary School is a community school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 265 pupils on roll. 32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 265 / 630 (42%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32%

Free school meals

8.7%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

30.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

20.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

14.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

12.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£53,621

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 26% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,329 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.1

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,586

Spend per pupil

£7,559

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL
Phone: 01323764062
Headteacher: Louise Muller
Website: www.westriseprimary.co.uk

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

West Rise Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Eastbourne

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Eastbourne will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Rise Primary School?: West Rise Primary School is a community school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does West Rise Primary School have?: West Rise Primary School has 265 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is West Rise Primary School?: West Rise Primary School is located at Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number114466