South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11228 pupils

Church Lane, BN7 2HSWebsite01273473016

Good228 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils228

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Pupils228

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

228 / 236 (97%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Charlotte Roberts

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 51%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 7.4% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support18.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder13 pupils (28%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health12 pupils (26%)

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (26%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (11%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils228

Free school meals17.1%

English as additional language6.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British83.3%

Mixed Other3.1%

White Other2.6%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Unclassified1.8%

Mixed White & African1.8%

Asian Other1.3%

Other0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Black African0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

87 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Well led100.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,542

total expenditure per pupil

£-858 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,996

Support staff£1,208

Premises£316

Energy£153

Learning resources£334

Income per pupil£6,786

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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