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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Lewes Area

Lewes secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 48, above England's 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.2/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Priory School, Chailey School, and King's Academy Ringmer serve families across Lewes town, Ringmer, and Chailey, with 4 average EBacc APS compared to England's 4%. With 3 comprehensive schools in the area, students benefit from strong local options and excellent transport links to Brighton and the South Downs. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Lewes

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Priory School
South Malling
Chailey School
South Chailey
King's Academy Ringmer
Ringmer