West Rise Primary School and Nursery
Community primary school in Eastbourne (East Sussex).
Location
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Welcome to West Rise Primary & Nursery School My name is Louise Muller, and I am the very proud Headteacher of West Rise Primary School.I feel absolutely privileged to be leading the school at this exciting time,working alongside the most amazing, committed, and talented team. I truly believe I have the best job in the world.
As an educator, I firmly believe that every child—given the opportunity and the self-belief—has the potential to achieve and be the very best they can be in all areas of their lives. Our aim is to grow happy, healthy humans who are equipped and ready for a world full of possibility.
Central to this is our unique 'Wellbeing First' approach, which equips both children and adults with tools from positive psychology and mindfulness. Originally from Cardiff, I have lived and worked in East Sussex since 2000. In fact, I am now entering my 25th year at West Rise!
Over this time, I've witnessed many changes, the most significant being the amalgamation of the former Infant and Junior Schools into what is now West Rise Primary School—a happy and thriving community of children, families, and staff.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Dance
- Football
- Hockey
- Lego
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 114466
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Eastbourne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Denise Kong | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kristie Smith | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Louise Swann | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Chelsea Elsbury | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Aoife Tobin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emily Ellis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Bridget Martin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Aimi Henry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Becky Standing | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Louise Muller | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2033 |
| Mr Lee Weafer Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
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