Bolney CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath, RH17 5QP · West Sussex · primary school
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167th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 20.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bolney CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a gardening club and participate in netball, football, cross country, swimming, athletics, boccia, curling, and hockey. Trips include visits to Newhaven Fort and the Easter Trail, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 20.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Bolney CofE Primary School
Overview
Bolney CofE Primary School is described as a “happy and welcoming school” where pupils “feel safe and flourish in its supportive atmosphere.” The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with an “ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for secondary school, supported by staff who have “strong subject knowledge.” Overall, the school maintains high aspirations for academic achievement and personal development, with effective leadership and governance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to build logically from early years to Year 6, giving pupils a “firm foundation of the most important knowledge.”
- Early reading is taught effectively, with pupils learning to read “well and fluently” through a structured phonics programme.
- Behaviour is “calm and harmonious,” with incidents of bullying being “extremely rare” and pupils showing confidence in resolving problems.
- The early years provision offers a “solid foundation” with “high-quality interactions” that develop speaking and listening skills.
- Staff feel “valued by leaders” and work well together, while governors carry out their roles effectively.
Areas to improve
- Learning is not always adapted well enough in some subjects to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Expectations for developing writing skills are not always high enough, leaving some pupils finding it “hard to express themselves” in written work.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 20% |
| 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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