Wivelsfield Primary School

About Wivelsfield Primary School

Wivelsfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lewes community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 255 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Wivelsfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Smith, it falls under East Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1174th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 23 in Lewes.

Wivelsfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wivelsfield Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lewes, Wivelsfield 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.

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