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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Lewes District

Schools across Lewes district. Explore 7 secondary schools in Lewes District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Lewes Old Grammar School, Seaford Head School, and Chailey School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Lewes District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lewes District47.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lewes District51%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lewes District4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lewes District7.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lewes District

47.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lewes District

51%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lewes District

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lewes District

7.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Lewes District

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Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes
Seaford Head School
Seaford Head
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
should be?5.0 · 108 reviewsFind my tutor →
Chailey School
South Chailey
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
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Priory School
South Malling
King's Academy Ringmer
Ringmer
Peacehaven Community School
Peacehaven
Seahaven Academy
Newhaven