The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Collis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gundreda Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLewes Old Grammar School
Independent · 1.0km away
Western Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Southover CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Priory School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Independent · 2.4km away
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School?
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School take?
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School?
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School is in Lewes, BN7 1PU, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Wallands Community 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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