Priory School Catchment Area
Priory School is a foundation secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1163 pupils, and a capacity of 1160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,163
Pupils
1,160
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Priory School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Priory School are allocated by East Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Priory School — School Information
- Full address
- Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114598
Other Secondary Schools in Lewes
If Priory School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Priory School
Is Priory School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Priory School currently has 1163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Priory School? ▾
Admission to Priory School is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Priory School cover? ▾
Priory School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Priory School? ▾
Priory School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.