Western Road Community Primary School

About Western Road Community Primary School

Western Road Community Primary School is a foundation school in Lewes, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 211 pupils on roll. It is part of The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

211 / 210 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 February 2025

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

Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JB

Phone

01273473013

Headteacher

Irena Wooler

Website

www.western-road.eschools.co.uk/

Academy Trust

The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Western Road Community Primary School?

Western Road Community Primary School is a foundation school in Lewes, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Western Road Community Primary School have?

Western Road Community Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Western Road Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Western Road Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Western Road Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Western Road Community Primary School is part of The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership.

Where is Western Road Community Primary School?

Western Road Community Primary School is located at Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JB.