Open State Primary Mixed

Western Road Community Primary School

Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JB
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Western Road Community Primary School
Lewes, BN7 1JB
211 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
7.10% FSM %
104 Boys
107 Girls
About Western Road Community Primary School

Western Road Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Lewes, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Irena Wooler.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency Lewes
Ward Lewes Priory
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership
UKPRN 10077460
URN 114406
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Gabbie Jerrit Chair of Governors 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Holly Atkins Governor 11/03/2023 11/03/2027 Elected by parents
Janine Bishop Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Edward Davey Governor 02/10/2025 02/10/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Bridget Flowers Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hamish Gale Governor 16/09/2021 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rea Hamilton Governor 09/10/2023 09/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Jeffery Governor 04/12/2025 04/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Gabbie Jerrit Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Patrick Mulhern Governor 04/12/2025 04/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Sandbrook Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Hilary Turner Governor 06/02/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Southover CofE Primary School
0 km • Lewes
Other
Lewes Old Grammar School
0.27 km •
Other
Priory School
0.85 km • Lewes
Other
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
1.21 km • Lewes
Other
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
1.62 km • Lewes
Other
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
1.68 km • Lewes
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Western Road Community Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.
Western Road Community Primary School has 211 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Western Road Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Western Road Community Primary School is Mrs Irena Wooler.
Western Road Community Primary School is at Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JB, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Western Road Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Western Road Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Irena Wooler
Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JB
01273473013
www.western-road.eschools.co.uk/
Location
BN7 1JB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114406
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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