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| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Castle Road, TN32 5UH |
| School Website | www.bodiamceschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1580830342 |
| URN | 114529 |
| Total | 80 |
| Girls/Boys | 42/38 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.5%/47.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.0% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 26/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 July 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 26 February 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 08 February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 16 June 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 22 March 2004 | Full inspection | View |
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 32 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -5.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 3.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 5.3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 15 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 11 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 88% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |