Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

About Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Ditchling, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 224 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

224 / 161 (139%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU

Phone

01273844130

Interim Leader

Nikki Elliott

Website

ditchlingprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Ditchling, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is part of HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is located at Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU.