Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School vs South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East | South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1593 of 2,471 | #1598 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9318 of 15,697 | #9352 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 190 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.iford-kingston.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.southmalling.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.8 vs 43.7).
- •South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 190.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School better than South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School: 190. South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School is 1593rd of 2,471 and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is 1598th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).