Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Address: Lewes Road
Town/City: Ditchling
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN6 8TU
Telephone Number: 01273 844130
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Hurst Education Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Interim Leader: Miss Nikki Elliott
Capacity: 161
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 243 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 151% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.1%

Location and administration

URN: 148917
DfE Number: 845/3019
UKPRN: 10089903
UPRN: 10033249930
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Ditchling & Westmeston (E05011584)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 532847E, 115027N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 12.19" N 0° 6' 40.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2XWVCQ+2G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr James Batty - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jeannie Brooker - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2026.
  • Mrs Amy Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Liz CURRY - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Miss Nikki Elliott - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Heather Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2027.
  • Mr Geoff Forman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Mr Richard Linstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Miss Jade Miller - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 February 2027.
  • Ms Angela Page - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Porter - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah-Jane Savage - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Mr Chris Webster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2027.