Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Robertsbridge, East Sussex for ages 4–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 8 July 2025. East Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2017 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Castle Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, TN32 5UH
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- East Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 85 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 24.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 8 July 2025
Strengths
- “This small school is welcoming, caring and nurturing.”
- “It is a happy place to be, where everyone is valued.”
- “Pupils, parents, carers and staff speak with warmth and positivity about being part of the school’s community.”
To improve
- “However, occasionally books do not connect closely enough to the phonics that pupils learn in lessons.”
- “This means that some pupils cannot fully apply their learning to develop fluency in their reading.”
- “They are considerate for their workload and well-being.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 September 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 36% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 15 first-preference applications, 15 offers in total, 14 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2017 to 2026, as East Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in East Sussex.
- Staplecross Methodist Primary School 2.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Salehurst Church of England Primary School 3.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery 3.0 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery 3.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Beckley Church of England Primary School 4.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Etchingham Church of England Primary School 4.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Brede Primary School 4.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School 4.8 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published