Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Barcombe Cross, Lewes, BN8 5DN
125 Pupils
140 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.80% FSM %
69 Boys
56 Girls
About Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Located in Lewes (BN8 5DN), Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of East Sussex.

It has 125 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Stewart James.

Data for Barcombe Church of England Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073787
URN 114488
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Clark Chair of Governors 22/11/2018 16/11/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Anna Bower Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Brumsen Governor 06/02/2023 21/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
The Revd Sam Carter Governor 03/08/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Rev Joe Chipper Governor 24/07/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Linda Douglas Governor 29/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Anne Dunlop Governor 10/12/2021 14/12/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Alison Gardiner Governor 03/02/2022 02/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Hill Governor 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Stewart James Governor 05/06/2017 04/06/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Michael Kelly Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Mowforth Governor 27/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School has 125 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Barcombe Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Barcombe Church of England Primary School is Mr Stewart James.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is at Barcombe Cross, Lewes, BN8 5DN, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Barcombe Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Stewart James
Barcombe Cross, Lewes, BN8 5DN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114488
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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