- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Schools in BN8
A postcode district in East Sussex
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: BN8 is a postcode district in East Sussex with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1810 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN8
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 BN8
10 in BN8, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
14 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1144%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 132
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Top Secondary Schools in BN8
3 in BN8, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
219 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 862
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
140 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 659
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Nurseries in BN8
6 in BN8, highest Ofsted grade first
Newick Pre-school
Lewes, BN8 4JX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Barcombe Playgroup
Lewes, BN8 5BH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ripe Nursery School
Lewes, BN8 6AP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN8
1 in BN8, by the school's Eduscope score
Chailey Heritage School
Lewes, BN8 4EF · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 19.0%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BN8
1 in BN8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Chailey Heritage School
Lewes, BN8 4EF · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 19.0%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN8, 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
- Good8
- Not graded yet8
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 BN8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN8 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 BN8
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 BN8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN8?
BN8 has 18 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN8?
The highest-ranked schools in BN8 on Eduscope are Newick Church of England Primary School, Barcombe Church of England Primary School, Chailey 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 do I choose the right school in BN8?
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 BN8 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.