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Secondary schools in and near BN8

All 3 secondary schools in BN8, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in BN8

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  1. Chailey School

    Lewes, BN8 4PU · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • 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
    View school Chailey School
  2. King's Academy Ringmer

    Lewes, BN8 5RB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • 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
    View school King's Academy Ringmer
  3. Chailey Heritage School

    Lewes, BN8 4EF · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    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
    –
    View school Chailey Heritage School

Just outside BN8

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of BN8.

  1. Priory School

    4.0 miles from BN8 · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • 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
    View school Priory School
  2. Lewes Old Grammar School

    4.1 miles from BN8 · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well above the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1654.8

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    675
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Lewes Old Grammar School
The big picture

How BN8's secondary schools spread out

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Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

BN8 average 11.9%Chailey School: 6.8%King's Academy Ringmer: 10%Chailey Heritage School: 19%0%5%10%15%20%
Secondary schools in BN8
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    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in BN8, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in BN8. 1 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

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How many secondary schools are in BN8?
There are 3 secondary schools in BN8, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in BN8?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in BN8 on Eduscope are Chailey School and King's Academy Ringmer. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in BN8 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in BN8?
When choosing a secondary school in BN8, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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