Priory School vs South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Priory School Lewes, South East | South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 679 | #1598 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1305 of 4,090 | #9352 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,153 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.southmalling.com |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 43.7).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 230.
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 Priory School better than South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (63.8 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 Priory School and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory School: 1,153. South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory School and South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Priory School is 253rd 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).