Laughton Community Primary School

URN: 114404 • Lewes BN8 6AH

Overview

Name
Laughton Community Primary School
URN
114404
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel West (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01323811306
Website
Visit
Address
Church Lane, Lewes BN8 6AH

Summary

Laughton Community Primary School is a small, mixed community school located in Lewes, East Sussex, accommodating 75 pupils with a capacity for 105. The school is committed to its vision of "Inspiring Learning for Life," fostering a growth mindset among students. Core values such as Imagination, Curiosity, Collaboration, Resilience, and Discipline guide the educational approach, encouraging children to believe in themselves and embrace learning from mistakes.

The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on humanities that promotes cultural understanding and empathy. The school has strong links with local schools through its Alliance, enhancing collaborative learning opportunities. In 2023, Laughton Community Primary School achieved commendable academic results, ranking 5th among East Sussex primary schools for combined reading, writing, and maths performance.

Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school offers various resources and support to facilitate this. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
75
Boys
36
Girls
39
FSM %
13.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 75 36 39 105 13.30
2024-09-11 83 40 43 105 8.40
2023-09-11 96 48 48 105 8.30
2022-09-11 96 48 48 105 8.30
2021-09-11 103 54 49 105 7.80
2020-09-11 107 58 49 105 6.50

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