Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BN7 2HS on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Church Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2HS, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.4 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. The school performs well in key stage 2, with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no pupils achieved the higher standard in these subjects.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BN7 2HS — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
99%
School supports development
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
Loading map…
50.88142, 0.01822 · BN7 2HS
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114509
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.southmalling.com
Frequently asked questions
What is South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School a good school?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School scores 64.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near BN7 2HS?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BN7 2HS with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.