Blackboys Church of England Primary School
Uckfield, TN22 5LL · East Sussex · primary school
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4th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7/10 among them, against 9.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blackboys Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 139 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupils in reaching higher standards? How does the school structure the day to ensure pupils engage in creative or physical activities?
What Ofsted said about Blackboys Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Blackboys Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education within a “vibrant and harmonious community” where pupils are “keen to learn” and behave well. Leaders and staff remain dedicated to ensuring pupils succeed and are well prepared for future stages of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” attendance and “very positive attitudes to learning,” actively contributing to school life through leadership roles.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and interesting,” carefully designed to meet the needs of mixed-age classes and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is central to provision, with staff ensuring pupils “learn to read fluently and with understanding” and develop a “love of reading.”
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and use it to provide clear explanations, while governors hold the school to account “diligently.”
- Pupils feel safe due to “positive relationships” with caring staff and understand the importance of tolerance and personal responsibility.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must “check pupils’ understanding systematically” before moving on to new concepts to address gaps in knowledge and misconceptions effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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