Located in Eastbourne, Bourne Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bourne Primary School currently has around 446 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.2%. other white pupils make up about 23.5% , followed by african at 12.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8BD |
| Website: | http://www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01323724729 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cassandra Palmer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114473 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 446 |
| Number of Boys: | 230 |
| Number of Girls: | 216 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 26.20% | 117 |
| Other White | 23.50% | 105 |
| African | 12.10% | 54 |
| Indian | 7.80% | 35 |
| Other Asian | 6.30% | 28 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.90% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 4.30% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beresford House School Summerdown Road , BN20 8DS | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.