Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Ditchling

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Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Ditchling, BN6 8TU

224 Pupils

161 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

4.50% FSM %

101 Boys

123 Girls

About Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ditchling, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 161. Current headteacher: Amy Clarke.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency	Lewes
Ward	Ditchling & Westmeston
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-05-2022
UKPRN	10089903
URN	148917
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Geoff Forman	Chair of Local Governing Body	16/05/2025	15/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Batty	Local Governor	07/12/2021	06/12/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Jeannie Brooker	Local Governor	05/12/2024	04/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Clarke	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Liz Curry	Local Governor	18/07/2025	17/07/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Heather Evans	Local Governor	21/12/2021	23/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Linstead	Local Governor	17/06/2022	16/06/2026	Elected by parents
Miss Jade Miller	Local Governor	29/03/2022	28/03/2025	Elected by school staff
Miss Jade Miller	Local Governor	03/02/2023	02/02/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Angela Page	Local Governor	01/11/2023	30/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Porter	Local Governor	24/04/2023	23/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Webster	Local Governor	01/11/2023	30/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

The Windmills Junior School

1.82 km • Hassocks

Other

Downlands Community School

1.93 km • Hassocks

Other

Hassocks Infant School

2.22 km • Hassocks

Other

Plumpton College

3.42 km • Lewes

Other

Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

3.49 km • Burgess Hill

Other

Burgess Hill Girls

3.68 km • Burgess Hill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ditchling, East Sussex.

How many pupils does Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School has 224 pupils, with a capacity of 161.

What is the age range at Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

The Interim Leader at Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Amy Clarke.

Where is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School located?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is at Lewes Road, Ditchling, BN6 8TU, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.

Does Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Interim Leader

Mrs Amy Clarke

Lewes Road, Ditchling, BN6 8TU

01273844130

ditchlingprimary.co.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 148917

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026