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Lewes Old Grammar School

Other independent school · BN7 1XS

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,402 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils675
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Robert Blewitt
Local authorityEast Sussex
Opened21 Feb 1958
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114634.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.54.843.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.90.6%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.66.9%44.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.19.7%10.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths89.8%58.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4127--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.84, worse than England, similar to East Sussex32.6835
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels37.92, better than England, better than East Sussex31.4835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better31.3%, better than England, better than East Sussex9.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.01, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study29--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils675
Girls277
Boys398
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.174
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.87.1%
Higher education64.5%
Employment19.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.5%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Lewes Old Grammar School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWestern Road Community Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.2 miPrimarySouthover CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryPriory SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWallands Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySouth Malling CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryIford and Kingston Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Lewes Old Grammar School

How does Lewes Old Grammar School rank in England?

Lewes Old Grammar School ranks 1,402 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Lewes Old Grammar School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Lewes Old Grammar School was C+, and 31.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Lewes Old Grammar School?

Lewes Old Grammar School has 675 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Lewes Old Grammar School have a sixth form?

Yes, Lewes Old Grammar School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.