Barcombe Church of England Primary School
89%
Capacity
125
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 125 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Barcombe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stewart James, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7555th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 23 in Lewes.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 20 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (51 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barcombe Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewes, Barcombe Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Barcombe Cross, Lewes, Lewes, BN8 5DN |
| Headteacher | Stewart James |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 125 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 125 / 140 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7555th of 13,686
Nationally
1076th of 2,034
In South East
14th of 23
In Lewes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
51 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barcombe Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Barcombe Cross, Lewes
Lewes, BN8 5DN
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