South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Church Lane, Lewes, BN7 2HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Lewes for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 8th of 14 primary schools in Lewes. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 24 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
This is a school where everyone is valued, cared for and respected. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive. Pupils are kind to each other. They enjoy spending time together, reflecting one of the school's star values of compassion and friendship. The school is ambitious for all pupils to learn well and succeed. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same opportunities as their peers. Pupils are proud of their achievements because successes are celebrated. The curriculum is supplemented with culture-rich experiences, such as visits to the theatre and the opera house. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils have positive attitudes. They are taught to understand their emotions and develop strategies to self-regulate and reflect on their behaviour. Pupils try hard to be the best they can. They support their peers to do the same. This results in a calm and purposeful environment, where pupils learn and play well together.
What the school should improve
- In places, the writing curriculum is not implemented as well as it should be. This means that some pupils do not have a secure understanding of grammar, punctuation or spelling. The school should ensure that staff have the knowledge that they need to teach writing confidently and expertly so that more pupils achieve and exceed the expected standards in writing.
- Some pupils who are disadvantaged and some of those with SEND do not attend school as much as they should. This means that they miss important learning and other valuable aspects of school life. The school should ensure that it strengthens its approach to improving attendance of these vulnerable pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southover CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Western Road Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Hamsey Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ringmer Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Roberts
- Phone
- 01273473016
- Address
- Church Lane, Lewes, BN7 2HS
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114509
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.