Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
75%
Capacity
305
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lewes community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 305 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Collis, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7525th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 23 in Lewes.
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 51 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewes, Wallands Community Primary and Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gundreda Road, Lewes, Lewes, BN7 1PU |
| Headteacher | Debbie Collis |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 305 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 305 / 404 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7525th of 13,686
Nationally
1069th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 23
In Lewes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
71
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gundreda Road, Lewes
Lewes, BN7 1PU
Journey to School
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