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Bolney CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5QP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.1 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
97
Capacity
112
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its impressive performance in key stage 2 assessments, where it ranks in the top 99% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parental satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of parents recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the limited number of pupils and relatively low scores for higher standards may suggest areas for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 20% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Location
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50.99045, -0.20315 · RH17 5QP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126007
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitebolneyschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolney CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bolney CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Bolney CofE Primary School a good school?
Bolney CofE Primary School scores 9.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bolney CofE Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bolney CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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