PrimaryData as of May 2026

Bourne Primary School

Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8BD

Community school

Pupils

446

Ages

3-11

FSM

32.5%

Capacity

450

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

55.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

55.0%

RWM Combined

33.0%

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About Bourne Primary School

Bourne Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 33% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 446 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8BD | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bourne Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
Dec 2021 — Requires improvement
Oct 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bourne Primary School

What is Bourne Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bourne Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Bourne Primary School's latest exam results?

Bourne Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 33% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bourne Primary School located?

Bourne Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN22 8BD).

How many pupils attend Bourne Primary School?

Bourne Primary School has around 446 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bourne Primary School with other schools?

View Bourne Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Sussex.