Bodiam Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
70
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 70 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bodiam Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cherane Marshall, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5552nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 30 in Rother.
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 15 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Bodiam Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (42 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bodiam Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Bodiam Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Castle Road, Robertsbridge, Rother, TN32 5UH |
| Headteacher | Cherane Marshall |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 70 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.4% |
| School Capacity | 70 / 105 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5552nd of 13,686
Nationally
780th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
42 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bodiam Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Castle Road, Robertsbridge
Rother, TN32 5UH
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