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Newick Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Lewes · BN8 4NB

Ages 4–11 · 217 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Not judged

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-06-10

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

24

Places offered

24

1st-preference offers

24

Total preferences (any rank)
43
Preferred offers (top 3)
24
Applications from outside LA
6
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

217 pupils · 220 places

Pupils on roll
217
Boys / girls
114 / 103
School capacity
220
Capacity fill
217 / 220 (99%)
Free school meals
9.2%
FSM pupils
20
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Faye Lawrence

Location

Address
63 Allington Road, Newick
Postcode
BN8 4NB
Town
Lewes
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Lewes, East Sussex, 217 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chichester.

Open schools in Lewes
22
Primary schools in Lewes
15
Academies among open schools in Lewes
14% (3)
Open schools in BN8
12
Primary in BN8
9
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Primary in East Sussex LA
144

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LewesNear BN8

  • Chailey Heritage School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Non-maintained special school

    Lewes · BN8 4EF · East Sussex

    Ages 3–19

    • Absence18.7%
    • FSM20.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • Central Education Ltd

    Other independent special school

    Haywards Heath · RH17 7NJ · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    2.7 miles away

  • Chailey School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Lewes · BN8 4PU · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att853.4
    • P80.4
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence7.8%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Faye Lawrence
Telephone
01825723377
Website
www.newickschool.co.uk

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