Question 1

Is Blackboys Church of England Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school was judged Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection (14–15 November 2019) and received an ungraded inspection on 23 April 2025 confirming it has taken effective action to maintain standards, with safeguarding effective. In the current 2024-25 / 2025 dataset, 80% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined and 20% reached the higher standard. Average scaled scores are 108 in reading, 108 in maths and 108 in GPS. FindMySchool ranks the school 2,733rd out of 14,978 primaries overall in England and 1st in Uckfield.

Question 2

What are the fees at Blackboys Church of England Primary School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary school with no tuition fees. Families should still expect usual costs such as uniform, trips, and any wraparound childcare they choose to use.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through East Sussex County Council. For Reception entry in September 2027 in East Sussex, applications close on 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Does the school prioritise church attendance in admissions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a voluntary aided Church of England school, the admissions policy includes faith-based oversubscription criteria. After looked-after and previously looked-after children, priority can apply to children living in the parish whose family worships at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket at least once a month over the prior 12 months, supported by a clergy reference where required.

Question 5

What are the school day times and wraparound options?

Accepted Answer

The school day runs 8.50am to 3.15pm (gates open 8.40am). Breakfast Club operates 7.45am to 8.40am. After-school club is offered 3.15pm to 4.15pm and 4.15pm to 5.30pm, with a light tea in the later session.

Question 6

What extracurricular clubs stand out at the school?

Accepted Answer

Examples from the published club programme include Choir Club, Book Club in the learning resource centre, Art Club, lunchtime Chess Club, KS2 Football incorporating girls’ football, and a themed Cheese Appreciation Society. Forest School sessions also run as a structured strand across year groups.

Question 7

Which secondary schools do pupils move on to after Year 6?

Accepted Answer

Secondary destinations depend on home address and parental preference. The school’s calendar and newsletters show transition links including Year 6–7 transition days with Uckfield College and Heathfield College.

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