Southover CofE Primary School
URN: 114510 • Lewes BN7 1JP
Overview
- Name
- Southover CofE Primary School
- URN
- 114510
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Noel Fadden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273473015
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Potters Lane, Lewes BN7 1JP
Summary
Southover Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Lewes, East Sussex, with a mixed-gender enrolment of 270 pupils, out of a capacity of 330. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to achieve their potential through a balanced curriculum that includes academic subjects alongside sports, music, and art. The ethos of the school is built on values such as trust, compassion, and friendship, fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
Headteacher Noel Fadden emphasizes the importance of collaboration among children, parents, staff, and the local church, creating a vibrant learning atmosphere. The school operates a full school day from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with wrap-around childcare available from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm through Pioneer childcare services.
Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to visit the school and meet with the headteacher. Admissions follow the East Sussex County Council guidelines, prioritizing looked-after children, siblings of current pupils, and local residents. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
Headteacher Noel Fadden emphasizes the importance of collaboration among children, parents, staff, and the local church, creating a vibrant learning atmosphere. The school operates a full school day from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with wrap-around childcare available from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm through Pioneer childcare services.
Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to visit the school and meet with the headteacher. Admissions follow the East Sussex County Council guidelines, prioritizing looked-after children, siblings of current pupils, and local residents. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Parental Consent (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- East Sussex Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Remote Learning Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 270
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 18.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 270 | 137 | 133 | 330 | 18.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 310 | 155 | 155 | 330 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 311 | 168 | 143 | 330 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 311 | 168 | 143 | 420 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 348 | 194 | 154 | 420 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 347 | 199 | 148 | 420 | 11.00 |
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