Western Road Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Western Road Community Primary School
Address: Southover High Street
Town/City: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN7 1JB
Telephone Number: 01273 473013
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The Lewes Co-Operative Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Irena Wooler
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 214 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.1%

Location and administration

URN: 114406
DfE Number: 845/2073
UKPRN: 10077460
UPRN: 10033245989
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Lewes Priory (E05011589)

Easting & Northing: 541125E, 109733N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 52' 13.85" N 0° 0' 15.85" E
Plus Code: 9F22V2C3+6Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Holly Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Janine Bishop - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mr Edward Davey - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Ms Bridget Flowers - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mr Hamish Gale - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Mrs Rea Hamilton - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Mr Tom Jeffery - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Gabbie Jerrit - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Gabbie Jerrit - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr Patrick Mulhern - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mr Ian Sandbrook - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Hilary Turner - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Ms Karen Wallis - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Ms Irena Wooler - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 4 September 2044.