Bourne Primary School

URN: 114473 • Eastbourne BN22 8BD

Overview

Name
Bourne Primary School
URN
114473
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Cassandra Palmer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01323724729
Website
Visit
Address
Melbourne Road, Eastbourne BN22 8BD

Summary

Bourne Primary School, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is a community primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 446 pupils, with a capacity of 450. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that inspires and empowers all students, guided by its vision to nurture, innovate, collaborate, and empathise. Bourne Primary aims to create an inclusive and vibrant environment where every child is respected as an individual and encouraged to take responsibility for their learning.

The curriculum at Bourne is designed to engage and inspire students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and practical activities, ensuring that all pupils, including those from vulnerable groups, receive the best educational opportunities. Support services, such as SEND and EAL provisions, are in place to cater to diverse learning needs.

Bourne Primary values collaboration with parents and the wider community, fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating diversity. The school encourages active participation through initiatives like the School Council and various clubs, creating a supportive and engaging school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
450
Pupils
446
Boys
230
Girls
216
FSM %
32.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 446 230 216 450 32.50
2024-09-11 434 213 221 450 32.20
2023-09-11 438 226 212 450 35.50
2022-09-11 438 226 212 450 35.50
2021-09-11 450 221 229 450 32.60
2020-09-11 452 226 226 450 26.00

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