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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Lewes Old Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in East Sussex, East Sussex, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Lewes Old Grammar School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
A foundation dating to 1512 gives Lewes Old Grammar School an unusually long local history. Its junior, senior and Sixth Form stages form one co-educational day route from age three to 19. The town-centre setting keeps the institution woven into Lewes rather than separated on a residential estate.
Arts, sciences, humanities, languages, mathematics, computing and social sciences all feature in the academic programme. For 2025-27, Sixth Form study combines a substantial A-level choice with selected BTEC alternatives and individually discussed combinations. Careers work, personal and social education, sport, activities and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award sit alongside those academic decisions.
Personal tours and in-year taster days provide a way into the senior stages, while junior applicants take part in taster days and informal assessments. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded on merit through entrance-examination performance, with drama, music and sport recognised as talent areas. The entry route changes by year group rather than following a single intake pattern.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 91.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 60.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 31.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with East Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 60.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 91.9%
- EBacc APS
- 4.07
- EBacc entry
- 7.1%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with East Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Blewitt
- Pupil roll
- 675 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 140 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex
- Postcode
- BN7 1XS
- Area
- East Sussex
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Blewitt
School contact
- School phone
- 01273472634
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01273472634
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,495 per term including VAT for Years 7-13
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 60.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 92.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 91.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.07 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 31.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 32.84 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 28 February 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 28 February 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Lewes Old Grammar School handle admissions?
Lewes Old Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Lewes Old Grammar School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Lewes Old Grammar School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Lewes Old Grammar School?
Lewes Old Grammar School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 28 February 2025.