Open State Secondary Mixed

Priory School

Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
Priory School
Lewes, BN7 2XN
1,163 Pupils
1,160 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.60% FSM %
611 Boys
552 Girls
About Priory School

Priory School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Lewes, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,160. Current headteacher: Jon Curtis-Brignell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency Lewes
Ward Lewes Priory
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership
UKPRN 10017805
URN 114598
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Noah Curthoys Chair of Governors 09/09/2025 08/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Marilyn Reed Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 07/10/2024 — N/A
Ms Julia Blake-Madigan Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Susan Carpenter Governor 15/07/2023 14/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Clay Governor 25/04/2022 09/07/2025 Elected by parents
Peter Colebourn Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Helen Dando Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mervyn (John) Griffiths Governor 19/03/2026 18/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Hinks Governor 06/09/2022 09/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Benjamin Motley Governor 26/04/2022 25/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Pearson Governor 06/09/2022 09/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Western Road Community Primary School
0.85 km • Lewes
Other
Southover CofE Primary School
0.85 km • Lewes
Other
Lewes Old Grammar School
0.89 km •
Other
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
1.38 km • Lewes
Other
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
1.88 km • Lewes
Other
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
2.2 km • Lewes
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Priory School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.
Priory School has 1,163 pupils, with a capacity of 1,160.
Priory School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Priory School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Priory School is Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell.
Priory School is at Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Priory School: Does not have a sixth form.
Priory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell
Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN
01273476231
www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Location
BN7 2XN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in East Sussex School Website
Quick Summary
URN 114598
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!