SchoolScoresBolney CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5QP
01444 881352 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Haywards Heath comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Haywards Heath | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 41%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Haywards Heath figures pool parents at the Haywards Heath schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
10 pupils in this year group.
20% — 40 points below the West Sussex average, and 42 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 20% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 96 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 29 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Bolney CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Bolney CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 20% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 42 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bolney CofE Primary School?
85% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bolney CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bolney CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Bolney CofE Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 126007.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.