Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Firle Church of England Primary School

The Street, Lewes, BN8 6LF
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Firle Church of England Primary School
Lewes, BN8 6LF
54 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.50% FSM %
29 Boys
25 Girls
About Firle Church of England Primary School

Firle Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in East Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 54 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Rachel West.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with East Sussex or 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 Lewes
Ward Ouse Valley & Ringmer
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 10073765
URN 114525
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Kate Fleming Chair of Governors 22/10/2024 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Harkin Chair of Governors 07/10/2025 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Bayliss Governor 23/03/2023 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicki Brown Governor 13/10/2022 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Fleming Governor 10/12/2019 09/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Melanie Fowler Governor 13/07/2023 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rowan George Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Gosling Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Gribble Governor 13/10/2022 12/10/2026 Elected by parents
Gareth Harkin Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Rachel Lewis Governor 06/10/2025 05/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tamsin Mitchell Governor 29/09/2021 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ringmer Primary and Nursery School
4.96 km • Lewes
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Firle Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.
Firle Church of England Primary School has 54 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Firle Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Firle Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Firle Church of England Primary School is Mrs Rachel West.
Firle Church of England Primary School is at The Street, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LF, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Firle Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Firle Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel West
The Street, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LF
01273858260
www.firleschool.co.uk/
Location
BN8 6LF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114525
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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