South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (East Sussex). It has about 260 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Attendance and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Admissions and Attainment.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions:Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.