The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (139% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Amy Clarke (Interim Leader)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School take?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is in Ditchling, BN6 8TU, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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