Bonners CofE School & Nursery
Uckfield, TN22 2EG · East Sussex · primary school
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29th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 2,933 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bonners CofE School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Busy Bees club and participate in sports including football, netball, rounders, and swimming. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 145 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bonners CofE School & Nursery
Overview
Bonners CofE School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes a setting where staff and governors are "committed to excellence," creating an environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and highly ambitious. The school maintains a distinct, caring ethos supported by strong community links and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision where staff use songs and stories to create "magical learning environments" that help disadvantaged pupils thrive.
- Strong core curriculum in English and mathematics, with staff having "very secure phonics knowledge" and lessons sequenced to build knowledge cumulatively.
- Positive pupil relationships and behaviour, with bullying incidents dealt with "robustly and resolved quickly."
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who benefit from inclusive activities and quick identification of needs.
- High levels of parental engagement and a supportive staff culture described as having a "family feel."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum planning for pupils with SEND includes "precise enough targets" to help teachers shape support effectively in lessons.
- Pedagogical approaches in wider curriculum subjects need development to ensure activities consistently promote a "depth of learning" and help pupils retain key knowledge.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
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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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