The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Cherane Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bodiam Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bodiam Church of England Primary School take?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bodiam Church of England Primary School?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is in Robertsbridge, TN32 5UH, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bodiam Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bodiam Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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