Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Lewes, BN7 1PU · East Sussex · primary school
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60th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 2,274 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in The Daily Mile and swimming, and attend a PGL residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 404. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the PGL residential trip? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes the school as a “great place to learn” where pupils are “kind and considerate” and feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, fostering “warm relationships” and a culture where everyone is expected to treat one another with respect. The inspection highlights significant improvements since the previous rating, noting that staff are proactive in supporting pupils’ well-being and academic success.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes aligned with the school’s values, feeling “proud when they are recognised and rewarded” for their character traits.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is “genuinely child centred,” with children settling quickly and engaging enthusiastically in well-resourced activities.
- Staff are well trained to adapt learning, ensuring that pupils with additional needs “flourish and achieve well” and are included in wider school life.
- Governors are knowledgeable about the school and “share their high aspirations for all pupils,” supporting leaders effectively.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not yet consistent, meaning teachers lack confidence in accurately checking pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the necessary expertise to consistently implement the phonics scheme, securing a uniform approach to early reading.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” pervading the school and staff well trained to follow processes for raising concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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