Newick Church of England Primary School, Lewes
Newick Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lewes, part of Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 13 schools in Lewes with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Newick Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Newick Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Newick Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Newick Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Newick Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newick Church of England Primary School are Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 47% maths); Fletching Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 36% maths); Barcombe Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Outstanding, 56% reading, 50% maths); and St Augustine's CofE Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths).
Newick Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolFletching Church of England Primary SchoolBarcombe Church of England Primary SchoolSt Augustine's CofE Primary School
The trust
Newick Church of England Primary School is one of 28 schools run by Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
138 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newick Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 68% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (68%).
Who goes there
9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway), about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Rough (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Suspensions and exclusions
Newick Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Newick Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in March 2024. Before that, as Newick Church of England Primary School (URN 114528), it was rated Outstanding in July 2011.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Newick excels at creating a nurturing environment where your child will thrive academically and personally. The school prioritises reading, with expert teaching helping children become confident readers quickly. Strong pastoral care and outdoor learning opportunities ensure your child feels valued, safe and develops both independence and collaborative skills.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development with carefully planned enrichment opportunities for all pupils
- Exemplary behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
- High-quality outdoor learning from early years upstairs that brings classroom learning to life
- Expert phonics teaching helping pupils become fluent and accurate readers quickly
- Strong early years provision where children thrive and build excellent communication skills
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with SEND are not always precisely matched to their specific learning needs, affecting how effectively they access lessons and achieve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Library monitors leadership roles, outdoor activities including wood carving
Newick is a nurturing and caring school where pupils flourish with a relentless ambition for each pupil to achieve their potential. Pupils achieve well and develop strong communication skills that prepare them for future learning.
At a Glance
9.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
138 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
32.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Newick Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newick Church of England Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ NewickAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Newick Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see East Sussex's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newick Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newick Church of England Primary School is in East Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to East Sussex for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Newick Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lewes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lewes
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,501
Applications
4,559
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
114
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,619
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1107k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Newick Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Newick Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Newick Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Newick Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newick Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in March 2024. Before that, as Newick Church of England Primary School (URN 114528), it was rated Outstanding in July 2011.
What is the catchment area for Newick Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Newick Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Newick Church of England Primary School?
Newick Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Newick Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Newick Church of England Primary School average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Newick Church of England Primary School?
Newick Church of England Primary School has around 217 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newick Church of England Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Newick Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newick Church of England Primary School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Newick Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Newick Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Newick (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Newick Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newick Church of England Primary School?
Newick Church of England Primary School is at 63 Allington Road, Newick, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)