Barcombe Church of England Primary School, Lewes

In its own words: "Creative : We have developed a bespoke Skylark curriculum which celebrates the rich history, geography and culture of the area. Collaborative : The Skylark Federation prides itself on working together. This begins with a shared curriculum and involves staff sharing resources and ideas. Curious : An engaged learner is a curious learner."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Barcombe Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Barcombe Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barcombe Church of England Primary School are Hamsey Community Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 90% reading, 80% maths); Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 47% maths); Newick Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, 78% reading, 70% maths); and Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (3.1 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Barcombe Church of England Primary School.

51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barcombe Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (9%).

Barcombe Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Grange (adjacent), 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).

In 2024/25, Barcombe Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.