Priory School
Foundation school
Lewes, BN7 2XN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 26% in England
1 of 6 in Lewes
Pupils
1,153
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
12.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 53.3 | 46.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 64% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 60% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 | 0.48 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- King's Academy Ringmer · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Brighton Aldridge Community Academy · 4.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Longhill High School · 5.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 6% in England
- Peacehaven Community School · 5.1 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Chailey School · 5.3 mi · Report card · Top 29% in England
- Seahaven Academy · 5.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
The neighbourhood
Priory School is in Lewes West (typical home £588,750, crime high).
What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Priory School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Priory School is in the top 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.