Newick Church of England Primary School, Lewes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
217 pupils
220 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lewes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lewes
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.60242%
Overall absence
8.69565%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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