Blackboys Church of England Primary School, Uckfield

In its own words: "To create an atmosphere of mutual respect for all by cultivating an appreciation of multi-cultural diversity, preparing children to develop into citizens of the twenty-first century who are tolerant and confident . These aims underpin the work of the whole school and form the basis for our partnership between staff, pupils, families, governors, community and Church."

In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Blackboys Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 95% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Blackboys Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blackboys Church of England Primary School are Framfield Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 79% maths); St Mark's Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths); Manor Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 71% maths); and Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School (2.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths).

Blackboys Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blackboys Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Blackboys Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Buxted Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gun Road (opposite), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).

Blackboys Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.