The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr James Procter (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Muddles Green, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6HN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Chiddingly Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chiddingly Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chiddingly Primary School?
Chiddingly Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chiddingly Primary School take?
Chiddingly Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chiddingly Primary School?
Chiddingly Primary School is in Lewes, BN8 6HN, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chiddingly Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chiddingly Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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