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Hamsey Community Primary School

Cooksbridge, Lewes, BN8 4SJ
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Hamsey Community Primary School
Lewes, BN8 4SJ
95 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.90% FSM %
52 Boys
43 Girls
About Hamsey Community Primary School

Hamsey Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Lewes and the surrounding area in East Sussex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 95 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Stewart James.

Information on Hamsey Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community 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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073244
URN 114394
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Clark Chair of Governors 22/06/2017 16/11/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
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
Rev Samuel 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 05/01/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Linda Douglas Governor 28/09/2023 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 02/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Gardiner Governor 03/02/2026 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 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Kelly Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
2.86 km • Lewes
Other
Barcombe Church of England Primary School
3.01 km • Lewes
Other
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
3.16 km • Lewes
Other
Lewes Old Grammar School
3.69 km •
Other
Western Road Community Primary School
3.95 km • Lewes
Other
Southover CofE Primary School
3.95 km • Lewes
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hamsey Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.
Hamsey Community Primary School has 95 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Hamsey Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Executive Head Teacher at Hamsey Community Primary School is Mr Stewart James.
Hamsey Community Primary School is at Cooksbridge, Lewes, BN8 4SJ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Hamsey Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hamsey Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Stewart James
Cooksbridge, Lewes, BN8 4SJ
01273400370
www.hamsey.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Location
BN8 4SJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114394
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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