Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Lewes Road, Ditchling, BN6 8TUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ditchling for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 2nd of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2017, report published 16 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Pupils love their school. They are proud to reflect the school's values of kindness, respect and perseverance. Pupils are caring and considerate of each other and like spending time with their friends. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils know they can rely on their trusted adults to help them if they are worried about anything. This helps pupils feel nurtured and safe. The school is aspirational for all pupils' learning and behaviour. Staff reinforce the school's high expectations through well-established routines. Pupils rise to meet these expectations and achieve well. Pupils behave extremely well. They are polite and courteous to staff and each other. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils know the importance of getting a strong education. As a result, they work hard and attend school regularly. The school encourages pupils to develop a sense of responsibility. Pupils are given opportunities to undertake a range of roles. For example, digital leaders plan and lead the weekly 'excellent effort' assemblies, presenting pupils with certificates. School council members worked alongside leaders to design the school's mental health strategy. These opportunities develop pupils' strength of character and enable them to become confident and resilient individuals.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils are not always given enough opportunities to practise and embed the fundamentals of writing. Occasionally, teachers do not correct handwriting, spelling and grammar errors. As a result, some pupils find it hard to write fluently or accurately. The trust should ensure that the school continues to define its approach to developing and securing pupils' foundational knowledge in writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
243 pupils on roll, with places for 161
Schools near Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmills Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Hassocks Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| London Meed Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Plumpton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Nikki Elliott
- Phone
- 01273844130
- Address
- Lewes Road, Ditchling, BN6 8TU
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 148917
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.