West Rise Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Eastbourne, South East BN23 7SL · East Sussex
#2034 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#12456 of 15,697 nationally
About West Rise Primary School and Nursery
West Rise Primary School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Eastbourne, in the East Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 607 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 28.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 2034th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 607; capacity filled 96.3%.
There are 29 schools in Eastbourne; West Rise Primary School and Nursery ranks 19th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)32%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Rise Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 607
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 32%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near West Rise Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Langney Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
465 students · 873 m away
St Catherine's College
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,064 students · 1.0 km away
Shinewater Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students · 1.1 km away
The Turing School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
771 students · 1.1 km away
Tollgate Community Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
335 students · 1.4 km away
Heron Park Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
303 students · 1.4 km away
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students · 1.7 km away
Stone Cross School
Pevensey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 1.9 km away
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
215 students · 2.0 km away
Parkland Infant School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
178 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hextable Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
Holly Spring Primary School
Bracknell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
603 students
Three Bridges Primary School
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
600 students
Harrison Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
615 students
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
The Crescent Primary School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
619 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Rise Primary School and Nursery a good school?
West Rise Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 28.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #2034 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Rise Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
West Rise Primary School and Nursery ranks #2034 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #12456 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Rise Primary School and Nursery?
West Rise Primary School and Nursery had 607 students in 2025.
Is West Rise Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
West Rise Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near West Rise Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Rise Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.