Schools in Lewes, South East (2025)
18 schools · 5,804 students · 14 local authority, 3 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 217.
Lewes, in South East, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,804 students. By level there are 14 primary, 3 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 14 local authority, 3 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Lewes's schools is 217, below the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Lewes Old Grammar School (83.4, top 25% of all-through schools nationally), followed by Chailey School (73.2, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and Hamsey Community Primary School (72.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Priory School (1,153 students), Chailey School (862 students), Lewes Old Grammar School (675 students).
Ranked schools in Lewes
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 183Lewes Old Grammar SchoolLewes · Independent All-through60.4 Attainment 8 · 675 students
- 273Chailey SchoolLewes · Local authority Secondary49.3 Attainment 8 · 862 students
- 373Hamsey Community Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 471Western Road Community Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 567Ringmer Primary and Nursery SchoolLewes · Academy Primary– · 359 students
- 666Newick Church of England Primary SchoolLewes · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 764Priory SchoolLewes · Local authority Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,153 students
- 859King's Academy RingmerLewes · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 659 students
- 958Southover CofE Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 288 students
- 1052Chiddingly Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 1150East Hoathly CofE Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 73 students
- 1247Barcombe Church of England Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 132 students
- 1344Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 1444South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 1539Wallands Community Primary and Nursery SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
- 1623Laughton Community Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
- 1711Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolLewes · Local authority Primary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewes Old Grammar School Lewes · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 83.4 Top 25% | 60.4 Attainment 8 | 675 |
| 2 | Chailey School Lewes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | 49.3 Attainment 8 | 862 |
| 3 | Hamsey Community Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.7 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 4 | Western Road Community Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.3 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 5 | Ringmer Primary and Nursery School Lewes · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | – | 359 |
| 6 | Newick Church of England Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 7 | Priory School Lewes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 63.8 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 8 | King's Academy Ringmer Lewes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.1 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 659 |
| 9 | Southover CofE Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.1 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 288 |
| 10 | Chiddingly Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 52.1 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 11 | East Hoathly CofE Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73 |
| 12 | Barcombe Church of England Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.2 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 132 |
| 13 | Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 43.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 14 | South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Lewes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 15 | Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Lewes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 39.0 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 16 | Laughton Community Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 23.0 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
| 17 | Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Lewes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 10.7 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
Other schools in Lewes
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Lewes side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lewes?
Lewes Old Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Lewes with a Success Index (England) of 83.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of all-through schools in England).
How many schools are in Lewes?
Lewes has 18 schools (1 all-through, 3 secondary, 14 primary) educating 5,804 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Lewes?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Lewes is 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.