Barcombe Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Lewes, South East BN8 5DN · East Sussex
#1496 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#8611 of 15,697 nationally
About Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Lewes, in the East Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 132 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1496th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (11th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 132; capacity filled 94.3%.
There are 18 schools in Lewes; Barcombe Church of England Primary School ranks 12th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)44%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barcombe Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 132
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 44%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hamsey Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students · 3.0 km away
Chailey School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
862 students · 3.5 km away
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 4.6 km away
King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
659 students · 4.8 km away
Newick Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students · 4.9 km away
Ringmer Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
359 students · 4.9 km away
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students · 4.9 km away
Plumpton Primary School
Near Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students · 5.4 km away
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students · 5.5 km away
Little Horsted Church of England Primary School
Uckfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
86 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Eton Wick CofE First School
Windsor · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
132 students
Manor Farm Community Infant School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
132 students
St Mary Bourne Primary School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
132 students
Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Mayfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery
LYMINGTON · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
131 students
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
Witney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
131 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barcombe Church of England Primary School a good school?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 47.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1496 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barcombe Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School ranks #1496 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #8611 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barcombe Church of England Primary School?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School had 132 students in 2025.
Is Barcombe Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Barcombe Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barcombe Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.