Ringmer Primary and Nursery School is a mainstream primary school in Lewes, East Sussex, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 46 of its 359 pupils (12.8%) were getting SEN support and 4 (1.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 359 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in East Sussex.
12.8% get SEN support
46 of 359 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.1% have an EHC plan
4 of 359 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication21
- Social, emotional and mental health17
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 359 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Miss Anna Crompton
- Part of
- Durrington Multi Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 14.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- East Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 151270
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask East Sussex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Harrisons Lane, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5LL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Priory School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.1 miles
- Compass Community School Pinetree Park Independent · Ages 10–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.0 miles
- Northease Manor School Independent · Ages 7–19 4.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- King's Academy Ringmer Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 21.9%, EHC plans 2.1% 0.2 miles
- South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.6%, EHC plans 1.7% 2.2 miles
- Western Road Community Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10.7%, EHC plans 2.8% 3.0 miles
All mainstream schools in East Sussex SEND schools in East Sussex
Questions about Ringmer Primary and Nursery School
How many pupils at Ringmer Primary and Nursery School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 46 of the 359 pupils (12.8%) were getting SEN support and 4 (1.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Ringmer Primary and Nursery School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (21 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (17 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ringmer Primary and Nursery School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ringmer Primary and Nursery School?
Through East Sussex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ringmer Primary and Nursery School?
You can ask for Ringmer Primary and Nursery School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ringmer Primary and Nursery School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Priory School, about 2.6 miles away.
Where is Ringmer Primary and Nursery School?
Harrisons Lane, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5LL, in East Sussex.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.