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Bonners CofE School

Bonners CofE School

Wealden, TN22 2EGPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

135%

Capacity

142

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Bonners CofE School

Bonners CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wealden community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 142 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (135% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Bonners CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ewa Wilson, it falls under East Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12747th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 48 in Wealden.

Bonners CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 15 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

Bonners CofE School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 21 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bonners CofE School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wealden, Bonners CofE 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Hill, Uckfield, Wealden, TN22 2EG
HeadteacherEwa Wilson
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils142
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity142 / 105 (135% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)

12747th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 93%

1890th of 2,034

In South East

Top 93%

44th of 48

In Wealden

Top 92%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

38%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:38%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:63%
Higher:6%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -35%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

38%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

42

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonners CofE School

Bonners CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01825762381www.bonners.e-sussex.sch.uk

School Hill, Uckfield

Wealden, TN22 2EG

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School Hill, Uckfield

Wealden, TN22 2EG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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