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Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Lewes, BN8 5DNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#7,555
of 13,686 nationally

About Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Lewes, East Sussex, with 125 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140, meaning it has some room to grow. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with 8.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals compared with around 23% nationally. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 36 applications for 20 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.8, and 23 of those applications were first preferences, all 20 of which were offered. That level of demand suggests families in the area see it as a strong option. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Stewart James. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, judged the school as Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes — a notable strength that parents seem to recognise.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBarcombe Cross, Lewes, Lewes, BN8 5DN
HeadteacherStewart James
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils125
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity125 / 140 (89% full)

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballDanceCricketAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Barcombe Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.