Located in Eastbourne, Willingdon Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Willingdon Primary School currently has around 418 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 15.1% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rapsons Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9RJ |
| Website: | https://willingdonprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01323482619 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Roxburgh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114422 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 418 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 199 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.40% | 382 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road , Willingdon BN20 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polegate Primary School Oakleaf Drive , East Sussex BN26 6PT | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Tutorial Unit 9 Park Lane , BN21 2UU | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.