West Rise Junior School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (East Sussex). It has about 360 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Admissions.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high.
Attainment:Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)