West Rise Primary School Catchment Area
West Rise Primary School is a community primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 265 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
265
Pupils
630
Capacity
42%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
West Rise Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Rise Primary School?
The catchment area for West Rise Primary School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for West Rise Primary School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →West Rise Primary School: 630 places, 42% filled: places available
West Rise Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 265 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26% of pupils at West Rise Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
West Rise Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 7SL
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114466
Other Primary Schools in Eastbourne
If West Rise Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.
Willingdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN20 9RJ
Motcombe Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · BN21 1SN
Pashley Down Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN20 8NX
Bourne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN22 8BD
Heron Park Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN22 9EE
Oakwood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN22 0SS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Rise Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Rise Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Rise Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Rise Primary School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Rise Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Rise Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 265 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for West Rise Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Rise Primary School is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Rise Primary School cover? ▾
West Rise Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Rise Primary School? ▾
West Rise Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.