Bodiam Church of England Primary School, Robertsbridge
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Robertsbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 81st-highest of the 132 schools in East Sussex with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bodiam Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Bodiam Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 83% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bodiam Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Bodiam Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bodiam Church of England Primary School are Staplecross Methodist Primary School (2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 67% maths); Sandhurst Primary School (2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Salehurst Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 50% maths); and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery (3 miles, 93% reading, 86% maths).
Bodiam Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Staplecross Methodist Primary SchoolSandhurst Primary SchoolSalehurst Church of England Primary SchoolHurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bodiam Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Bodiam Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bodiam (Kent & East Sussex Railway), about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Levetts Lane (adjacent), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bodiam Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely happy place where your child will feel valued and supported. The school expects high standards from all pupils and they respond with excellent behaviour and real motivation to learn. Staff are caring and listen to pupils, while the curriculum is carefully designed to help children build important knowledge and skills from Reception through to Year 6.
Key Strengths
- Excellent pupil behaviour and strong relationships between pupils and staff - pupils are respectful, motivated and rise to high expectations
- Well-developed, ambitious curriculum with careful attention to vocabulary development across all subjects
- Skilled teaching of phonics and reading with effective support for pupils who need extra help
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs through curriculum adjustments and targeted support
- Effective leadership with high-quality professional development for staff and good work-life balance
Areas for Improvement
- Reading books do not always closely match the phonics sounds pupils have been taught, which limits some pupils' ability to practise and develop reading fluency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a small, welcoming and caring school where pupils are happy, valued and proud to attend. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now provides a good quality of education with outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
24.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by East Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Bodiam Church of England Primary School is in East Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to East Sussex for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
70 pupils
105 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Robertsbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Robertsbridge
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,501
Applications
4,559
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
85
Total Pupils
40
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
10.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,696
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,964
Per pupil
£547k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
14.3%
Persistent absence
63
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bodiam Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bodiam Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Bodiam Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bodiam Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Bodiam Church of England Primary School average 23.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School has around 85 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Bodiam Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 14.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Bodiam Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Bodiam Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by East Sussex. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is at Castle Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UH.
Sources: East Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)