Southover CofE Primary School
Potters Lane, Lewes, BN7 1JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southover CofE Primary School is a primary school in Lewes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 4th of 14 primary schools in Lewes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2013, report published 18 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
The school motto of 'live, love, learn' is intrinsic to all that the school does. This ethos is valued by pupils, staff, governors and parents. Several comment on the importance of the school in the community and the 'family feel' which means that everyone is included. Pupils value this and are clear on the importance of celebrating everyone's uniqueness. Pupils understand the expectations for positive behaviour in school. They know that if they make mistakes, they will have the opportunity to discuss what went wrong. Pupils talk about how kind and supportive staff are. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. They are content that there is always someone to speak to if they have any worries. There is a buzz of excitement about reading throughout the school. Pupils love visiting the library. They value this space and actively discuss the benefits of reading. Pupils talk about how reading helps to improve their mood and transports them to another world. As a result of the school's sharp focus on reading in the older year groups, pupils achieve very well. Lower down the school, more work is being done to support pupils so that they can also achieve as well as their older peers.
What the school should improve
- There are some minor inconsistencies in the way that some staff deliver phonics sessions. These are not always in line with the school's expectations. This means that pupils do not always learn to read as quickly as they could. The school should continue to support staff in implementing the agreed teaching strategies for phonics so that pupils learn consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
288 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Southover CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Road Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Hamsey Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Noel Fadden
- Phone
- 01273473015
- Address
- Potters Lane, Lewes, BN7 1JP
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114510
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.