Hamsey Community Primary School vs Lewes Old Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamsey Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
675 students
| Measure | Hamsey Community Primary School Lewes, South East | Lewes Old Grammar School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #621 of 2,471 | #129 of 679 |
| National rank | #3393 of 15,697 | #489 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 99 | 675 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 675 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hamsey.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.logs.uk.com |
The verdict
- •Lewes Old Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 72.7).
- •Lewes Old Grammar School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 99.
- •Hamsey Community Primary School is a local authority school while Lewes Old Grammar School is a independent 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 Hamsey Community Primary School better than Lewes Old Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Lewes Old Grammar School ranks higher (83.4 vs 72.7 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 Hamsey Community Primary School and Lewes Old Grammar School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamsey Community Primary School: 99. Lewes Old Grammar School: 675. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamsey Community Primary School and Lewes Old Grammar School rank in South East?
Hamsey Community Primary School is 621st of 2,471 and Lewes Old Grammar School is 129th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).