The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School take?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is in Lewes, BN7 2HS, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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