The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.4
16.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
34.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 694
- Capacity
- 98%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Robert Blewitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
140 High Street, East Sussex, BN7 1XS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestern Road Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Southover CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Priory School
Secondary · 885m away
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Independent · 1.9km away
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lewes Old Grammar School?
Lewes Old Grammar School currently has 694 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lewes Old Grammar School take?
Lewes Old Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Lewes Old Grammar School?
Lewes Old Grammar School is in BN7 1XS, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lewes Old Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lewes Old Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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