King's Academy Ringmer vs South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
659 students
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | King's Academy Ringmer Lewes, South East | South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 679 | #1598 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1533 of 4,090 | #9352 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 659 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kgaringmer.uk | www.southmalling.com |
The verdict
- •King's Academy Ringmer scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 43.7).
- •King's Academy Ringmer is the larger school with 659 students compared with 230.
- •King's Academy Ringmer is a academy school while South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 King's Academy Ringmer better than South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Academy Ringmer ranks higher (59.1 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King's Academy Ringmer and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Academy Ringmer: 659. South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Academy Ringmer and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
King's Academy Ringmer is 286th of 679 and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is 1598th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).