Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Castle Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, TN32 5UHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Robertsbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 93rd of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2025, report published 17 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 July 2025
This small school is welcoming, caring and nurturing. It is a happy place to be, where everyone is valued. Pupils, parents, carers and staff speak with warmth and positivity about being part of the school's community. Pupils are proud of their school and live up to the school values of compassion, friendship, tolerance and aspiration. Relationships between pupils and staff are strong and supportive. Pupils appreciate this, with one pupil noting that 'Teachers really respect us. They always listen and help us.' The school is aspirational for pupils. Expectations are high, and pupils strive to meet these. Classrooms are calm and focused. Pupils are motivated. They are keen to share their ideas and understanding with their teachers and each other. Pupils achieve well and are ready for each new next stage in their education. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. Around the school, pupils are courteous and respectful. The school's expectations and routines are firmly embedded. They expect every pupil to try their hardest and behave well. Pupils rise to the school's high expectations. Pupils enjoy taking on roles and responsibilities, such as members of the school council. Older pupils are proud to help the younger ones in the dinner hall and as playtime buddies.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils are not consistently reading books that include the phonics knowledge they have been taught and need to practise. As a result, these pupils are not learning to read as well as they could. The school should ensure that the books that pupils read precisely match the sounds they are learning, so that all pupils are supported to become fluent readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
85 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Bodiam Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staplecross Methodist Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Sandhurst Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Salehurst Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cherane Marshall
- Phone
- 01580830342
- Address
- Castle Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, TN32 5UH
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114529
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.