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Southover CofE Primary School

Lewes, BN7 1JPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#5,918
of 13,686 nationally

About Southover CofE Primary School

Southover CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Lewes, East Sussex, serving 270 pupils aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority, it sits at rank 44 out of 144 primary schools of the same type, placing it comfortably in the top third. The top-performing peers in the area include St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, Catsfield Church of England Primary School, and Blackboys Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Southover’s own ranking score of 65 reflects solid, if not standout, performance. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 116 applications for 45 places and 33 first-preference offers from 37 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. That level of demand suggests it is a popular choice locally, even if it isn’t among the very highest-ranked schools in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPotters Lane, Lewes, Lewes, BN7 1JP
HeadteacherNoel Fadden
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils270
Free School Meals (FSM)18.1%
School Capacity270 / 315 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Jan 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersTennisGymnasticsDanceCricketFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Southover CofE 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.