Chailey School vs Newick Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chailey School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
862 students
Newick Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Chailey School Lewes, South East | Newick Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 679 | #826 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #867 of 4,090 | #4586 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 862 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chaileyschool.org/ | www.newickschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chailey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 66.4).
- •Chailey School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 217.
- •Chailey 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 Chailey School better than Newick Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chailey School ranks higher (73.2 vs 66.4 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 Chailey School and Newick Church of England Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chailey School: 862. Newick Church of England Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chailey School and Newick Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Chailey School is 192nd of 679 and Newick Church of England Primary School is 826th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).