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Newick Church of England Primary School

Lewes, BN8 4NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address63 Allington Road, Lewes, Lewes, BN8 4NB
HeadteacherFaye Lawrence
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity204 / 220 (93% full)

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.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

From 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

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersGymnasticsTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Newick Church of England Primary School

Newick 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.