Best primary schools in Lewes (2026)
Lewes has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Western Road Community Primary School, in the top 13% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 62%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 13% in England |
Western Road Community Primary School Lewes |
79% | 70% | 10% | Not judged | |
2 Top 42% in England |
Southover CofE Primary School Lewes · Church of England |
63% | 60% | 23% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 33% in England |
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Lewes |
54% | 53% | 12% | Good | |
4 Bottom 28% in England |
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Lewes · Church of England |
56% | 67% | 0% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Lewes?
On exam results over the last three years, Western Road Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Lewes, in the top 13% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.