Blackboys Church of England Primary School, Uckfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Blackboys is a genuinely happy, welcoming school where your child will be taught by motivated, dedicated staff who know them well. The school excels at teaching reading from the start and has a thoughtfully designed curriculum that keeps children engaged and curious about learning. With strong behaviour expectations, plentiful enrichment activities, and genuine care for each child's wellbeing, your child will thrive in this vibrant community.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and pupil behaviour, with high levels of respect and engagement in learning
- Strong phonics teaching and reading focus, with clear fluent reading development supported by ambitious vocabulary
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of mixed-age classes and is adapted effectively for pupils with additional needs
- Excellent wider development provision including visits and trips that enhance pupil interests and talents
- Caring, positive relationships between staff and pupils that create a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not check pupils' understanding carefully enough before moving to new learning, which can result in gaps in knowledge and misconceptions not being addressed
- Need for more systematic assessment of pupil understanding to inform teaching adaptations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco-warriors club, school council, prefect roles, visits and trips, before- and after-school club
Blackboys Church of England Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2019. Staff have high aspirations for all pupils, who show excellent attendance and behaviour, contributing actively to a vibrant, harmonious community.
At a Glance
4.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 95% to 91%. Maths has declined from 95% to 91%. Writing has remained stable at around 86%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
139 pupils
140 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Uckfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Uckfield
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.54239%
Overall absence
0.81301%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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