South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Church Lane, BN7 2HS |
| School Website | www.southmalling.com |
| Telephone | 1273473016 |
| URN | 114509 |
School Census
| Total | 262 |
| Girls/Boys | 126/136 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.1%/51.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 55 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/12/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/12/2011 | Good |
| 04/03/2009 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/12/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 28 January 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 23 June 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 07 December 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 March 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 10 May 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 06 November 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -4.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |