Schools in Lewes
There are 22 schools in Lewes on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 15 primary and 3 secondary schools, under East Sussex local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Lewes (15)
- Barcombe Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN8 5DN
- Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN8 4DB
- Chiddingly Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN8 6HN
- East Hoathly CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN8 6EQ
- Firle Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN8 6LF
- Hamsey Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN8 4SJ
- Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN7 3NR
- Laughton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN8 6AH
- Newick Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BN8 4NB
- Plumpton Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN7 3EB
- Ringmer Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · BN8 5LL
- South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN7 2HS
- Southover CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BN7 1JP
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · BN7 1PU
- Western Road Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · BN7 1JB
Secondary schools in Lewes (3)
- Chailey SchoolCommunity school · BN8 4PU
- King's Academy RingmerAcademy converter · BN8 5RB
- Priory SchoolFoundation school · BN7 2XN
Sixth form / 16-plus in Lewes (1)
- Plumpton CollegeFurther education · BN7 3AE
Other phases in Lewes (3)
- Chailey Heritage SchoolNon-maintained special school · BN8 4EF
- Compass Community School Pinetree ParkOther independent special school · BN7 3NF
- Northease Manor SchoolOther independent special school · BN7 3EY
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lewes?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 22 open schools with a Lewes address (as of 5 June 2026), including 15 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Lewes guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Lewes?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.