South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
URN: 114509 • Lewes BN7 2HS
Overview
- Name
- South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 114509
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273473016
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Lewes BN7 2HS
Summary
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, located in Lewes, East Sussex, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed-gender population of 228 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere where every child is known and valued. High aspirations and strong relationships are central to its ethos, promoting both academic success and personal wellbeing.
The curriculum at South Malling is designed to develop 21st-century skills, with a strong emphasis on language, reading, writing, and mathematics. Children engage in a variety of subjects, including music, PE, and humanities, all while exploring their local environment within the South Downs National Park. The school also prioritises emotional intelligence and physical literacy through its RealPE curriculum.
As a Church school, South Malling is committed to inclusivity, welcoming children from all faiths and backgrounds. The school community focuses on mutual respect, compassion, and a shared goal of nurturing each child's potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at South Malling is designed to develop 21st-century skills, with a strong emphasis on language, reading, writing, and mathematics. Children engage in a variety of subjects, including music, PE, and humanities, all while exploring their local environment within the South Downs National Park. The school also prioritises emotional intelligence and physical literacy through its RealPE curriculum.
As a Church school, South Malling is committed to inclusivity, welcoming children from all faiths and backgrounds. The school community focuses on mutual respect, compassion, and a shared goal of nurturing each child's potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
Useful links
- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- About the Friends (other)
- Curriculum Overview (other)
- The Inclusion Team (other)
- Accessibility Plan (other)
- ClassDojo (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Equalities Policies (other)
- Prospective Parents (other)
- Christian & British Values (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 228
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 228 | 105 | 123 | 236 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 237 | 109 | 128 | 236 | 22.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 250 | 136 | 114 | 300 | 20.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 250 | 136 | 114 | 300 | 20.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 138 | 110 | 300 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 15.40 |
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