Newick Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Newick Church of England Primary School
Newick 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 204 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 220 places).
Ofsted has rated Newick Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Faye Lawrence, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
Newick Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Newick Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (138 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newick Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewes, Newick 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 | 63 Allington Road, Lewes, Lewes, BN8 4NB |
| Headteacher | Faye Lawrence |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.8% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 220 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
138 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
63 Allington Road, Lewes
Lewes, BN8 4NB
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