- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 214
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Schools in BN7
A postcode district in East Sussex
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: BN7 is a postcode district in East Sussex with 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries188 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN7
8 in BN7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 288
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
14 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 136
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Top Secondary Schools in BN7
4 in BN7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
228 first choices, 229 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.1%
- Pupils
- 1,153
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in BN7
8 in BN7, highest Ofsted grade first
Honeybees Pre-School
Lewes, BN7 3DP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Old School House Montessori Nursery
Lewes, BN7 1SP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewes
Lewes, BN7 1HR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN7
1 in BN7, by the school's Eduscope score
Lewes Old Grammar School
Bn7 1xs · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 675
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BN7
2 in BN7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Lewes, BN7 3NF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Northease Manor School
Lewes, BN7 3EY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BN7
3 in BN7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Lewes, BN7 3NF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Northease Manor School
Lewes, BN7 3EY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Lewes Old Grammar School
Bn7 1xs · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 675
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN7 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN7?
BN7 has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN7?
The highest-ranked schools in BN7 on Eduscope are Western Road Community Primary School, Southover CofE Primary School, Priory School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BN7?
There are 3 independent schools in BN7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BN7 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in BN7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.