Lewes Old Grammar School vs Western Road Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 273 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
675 students
Western Road Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Lewes Old Grammar School Lewes, South East | Western Road Community Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #129 of 679 | #677 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #489 of 4,090 | #3670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 675 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 675 | 214 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.logs.uk.com | www.western-road.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lewes Old Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 71.3).
- •Lewes Old Grammar School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 214.
- •Lewes Old Grammar School is a independent school while Western Road Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Lewes Old Grammar School better than Western Road Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lewes Old Grammar School ranks higher (83.4 vs 71.3 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 Lewes Old Grammar School and Western Road Community Primary School?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lewes Old Grammar School: 675. Western Road Community Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lewes Old Grammar School and Western Road Community Primary School rank in South East?
Lewes Old Grammar School is 129th of 679 and Western Road Community Primary School is 677th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).