Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
139%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewes community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (139% of 161 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Clarke, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1724th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 23 in Lewes.
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (86 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewes, Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lewes Road, Ditchling, Lewes, BN6 8TU |
| Headteacher | Amy Clarke |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 161 (139% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1724th of 13,686
Nationally
231st of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 23
In Lewes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
86 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Lewes Road, Ditchling
Lewes, BN6 8TU
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