Newick Church of England Primary School
About Newick Church of England Primary School
Newick Church of England Primary School is a state primary in Lewes that, on paper, looks like a solidly above-average option for families in East Sussex. The school doesn't publish its own Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data we have, but the local authority average for primary schools sits at 59 per cent of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Without Newick's own figure, we can't say for certain whether it beats that benchmark, but the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That's a strong signal that the school is performing well, especially compared with the wider LA picture where only 10 out of 144 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating. The previous inspection in 2011 had awarded it Outstanding across the board, so the current Good rating represents a slight step down, but the inspectors clearly still found plenty to praise.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 138 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: newickschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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