Blackboys Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Blackboys, Uckfield, TN22 5LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackboys Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Uckfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 4th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2019, report published 1 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Staff have high aspirations for all pupils. They want pupils to be the best they can be. Pupils' attendance is excellent because they are keen to learn. They enjoy the plentiful opportunities that feed their thirst for knowledge. Pupils actively contribute to the running of the school, carrying out leadership roles such as prefects, 'eco-warriors' and as members of the school council. Older pupils act as excellent role models to younger pupils. The school's values and the 'Blackboys learning code' are successfully threaded through all aspects of school life. As a result, pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They show a high level of respect towards each other and adults. Starting from the early years, pupils listen intently and approach their work diligently. This means that no learning time is lost. Consequently, pupils achieve well. Everyone is proud to be part of this vibrant and harmonious community. It is full of happy smiles and thoughtful words. Pupils feel safe because of the positive relationships they form with caring staff. Parents and carers are proud that their children attend such a welcoming, inclusive school. As one parent said, 'My child is thriving at this amazing school.'
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not check what pupils know and understand carefully enough before moving on to new learning. When this is the case, gaps in pupils' knowledge and misconceptions are not addressed effectively. As a result, some pupils do not gain knowledge as quickly or securely as they might. The school should make sure that staff check pupils' understanding systematically and adapt their teaching accordingly in response to help pupils to deepen their understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
139 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Blackboys Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framfield Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Annan School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Manor Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Graham Sullivan
- Phone
- 01825890423
- Address
- School Lane, Blackboys, Uckfield, TN22 5LL
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114547
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.