Bourne Primary School
Eastbourne, BN22 8BD · East Sussex · primary school
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127th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 1,916 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school requires improvement in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the 2024 inspection rating requires improvement, what specific actions are being taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school support pupils who are currently below the expected standard? What does the daily timetable look like for core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Bourne Primary School
Overview
Bourne Primary School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with leaders introducing a new curriculum and transforming pupil behaviour. While the school is now calm and orderly, historic weaknesses mean not all pupils achieve as well as they should, particularly where gaps in prior knowledge remain. The report highlights strong personal development and effective safeguarding, but notes that assessment processes require refinement to better support pupil progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "warm and respectful relationships" and model school values such as nurture and empathy.
- Behaviour has been "transformed," with the school now described as "calm and orderly" and staff using consistent expectations.
- Reading is a strong priority, with well-trained staff teaching phonics accurately, resulting in most pupils becoming "confident readers swiftly."
- Leaders have revamped provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing rapid support and specialist resources.
- Staff welcome families with "patience and kindness," offering rapid support for pupils speaking English as an additional language.
Areas to improve
- Assessment processes do not routinely provide leaders with the information needed to identify how well pupils are progressing or where the curriculum needs alteration.
- Staff do not always use assessment information to adapt the curriculum, sometimes delivering planned content before pupils have grasped prerequisite knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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