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Western Road Community Primary School
Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JB, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.7 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 100%, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. It boasts a KS2 expected attainment rate of 70% in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.1%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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50.86988, 0.00425 · BN7 1JB
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114406
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Road Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Western Road Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Western Road Community Primary School a good school?
Western Road Community Primary School scores 76.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Western Road Community Primary School?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Western Road Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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