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Are all Lewes Council Area neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Lewes Council Area

Schools across the Lewes council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Lewes Council Area. 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 Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lewes Council Area47.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lewes Council Area51%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lewes Council Area4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lewes Council Area7.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lewes Council Area

47.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lewes Council Area

51%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lewes Council Area

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lewes Council Area

7.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Lewes Council Area

Showing 1-7 of 7 schools