Best Primary Schools in Lewes
18 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Lewes, 18 primary schools, accounting for 41.9% of all primary schools, provide education to 2,368 pupils across the area.
- Lewes primary schools demonstrate high standards, with 93.8% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 13 Good schools out of 16 inspected.
- Primary schools in Lewes have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.78, with 16.0% of pupils having special educational needs, and 16.3% eligible for free school meals.
- Lewes primary schools achieve 64.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 16.3%, and spending per pupil of £6,775.
Hamsey Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN8 4SJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.6%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio14.5
CC
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Lewes, BN7 3NF
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio–
Laughton Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN8 6AH
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence5.4%
Pupils75
P/T Ratio13.4
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN7 1PU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence5.6%
Pupils305
P/T Ratio18.7
SC
Southover CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN7 1JP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.8%
Pupils270
P/T Ratio19.2
Northease Manor School
Lewes, BN7 3EY
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils109
P/T Ratio–
Chiddingly Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN8 6HN
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence6.2%
Pupils103
P/T Ratio19.0
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN8 4DB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence8.8%
Pupils105
P/T Ratio18.1
WR
Western Road Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN7 1JB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.6%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio21.5
Chailey Heritage School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Lewes, BN8 4EF
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence18.7%
Pupils76
P/T Ratio–
EH
East Hoathly CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN8 6EQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence5.2%
Pupils84
P/T Ratio15.8
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN7 3NR
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence6.9%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio23.3
Newick Church of England Primary School
Lewes, BN8 4NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils204
P/T Ratio22.9
Firle Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Lewes, BN8 6LF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence8.8%
Pupils54
P/T Ratio15.1
Plumpton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN7 3EB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence6.2%
Pupils130
P/T Ratio22.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 primary schools in Lewes, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lewes | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,775 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.