The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 97
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Emma Lofthouse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5QP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bolney CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bolney CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolney CofE Primary School?
Bolney CofE Primary School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolney CofE Primary School take?
Bolney CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bolney CofE Primary School?
Bolney CofE Primary School is in Haywards Heath, RH17 5QP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolney CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bolney CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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