The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 270
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Noel Fadden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestern Road Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lewes Old Grammar School
Independent · Very close
Priory School
Secondary · 846m away
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Independent · 1.7km away
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southover CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southover CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southover CofE Primary School?
Southover CofE Primary School currently has 270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southover CofE Primary School take?
Southover CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southover CofE Primary School?
Southover CofE Primary School is in Lewes, BN7 1JP, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southover CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Southover CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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