Barcombe Church of England Primary School vs Newick Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
132 students
Newick Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Barcombe Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East | Newick Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1496 of 2,471 | #826 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8611 of 15,697 | #4586 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 132 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 132 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.newickschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newick Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 47.2).
- •Newick Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 44%).
- •Barcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Newick Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 132.
- •Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Newick Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barcombe Church of England Primary School better than Newick Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newick Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 47.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barcombe Church of England Primary School and Newick Church of England Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School: 132. Newick Church of England Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcombe Church of England Primary School and Newick Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is 1496th of 2,471 and Newick Church of England Primary School is 826th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).