Priory School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Priory School
Address: Mountfield Road
Town/City: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN7 2XN
Telephone Number: 01273 476231
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The Lewes Co-Operative Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell
Capacity: 1160
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1153 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.6%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 114598
DfE Number: 845/4047
UKPRN: 10017805
UPRN: 100062274112
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Lewes Priory (E05011589)

Easting & Northing: 541971E, 109666N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 52' 10.94" N 0° 0' 59.01" E
Plus Code: 9F22V298+VH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Julia Blake-Madigan - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Miss Susan Carpenter - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2027.
  • Peter Colebourn - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mr Noah Curthoys - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Helen Esther Cecelia Dando - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • Mr Mervyn (John) Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Mr Benjamin John Motley - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 April 2030.
  • Ms Marilyn Reed - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 7 October 2024.
  • Ms Laura Rowe - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mr Andrew John Warren - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 April 2030.
  • Mr Robert Charles Witts - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2030.