South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School vs Western Road Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Western Road Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Lewes, South East | Western Road Community Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1598 of 2,471 | #677 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9352 of 15,697 | #3670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.southmalling.com | www.western-road.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Western Road Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 43.7).
- •Western Road Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Western Road Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 214.
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 South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School better than Western Road Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Western Road Community Primary School ranks higher (71.3 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 South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School and Western Road Community Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School: 230. Western Road Community Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School and Western Road Community Primary School rank in South East?
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School is 1598th of 2,471 and Western Road Community Primary School is 677th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).