Harlands Primary School
Haywards Heath, RH16 1PJ · West Sussex · primary school
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124th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,696 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as ukulele, karate, cricket, and street dance. Sports include football, athletics, hockey, and netball. Arts activities feature nativity plays, spring concerts, and Key Stage 2 productions. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Harlands Primary School
Overview
Harlands Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "buzz of excitement about learning" and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Pupils are described as "happy, active and animated," feeling safe and secure within a settled and orderly environment. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education, with particular strength in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "clearly structured" to build curiosity and knowledge of the wider world.
- Reading is a priority; pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have a "love of reading" and benefit from a "carefully structured programme" in early years.
- Pupils develop as "highly competent mathematicians," with older pupils having a "secure grasp of number facts" which they apply enthusiastically.
- The wider curriculum is "well sequenced to connect and deepen learning across subjects," helping teachers build on prior knowledge.
- Trustees "hold school leaders to account" by asking challenging questions, and staff appreciate that leaders consider their workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff are trained in the teaching of phonics, as some key stage 2 staff lack the required knowledge to support pupils with insecure skills.
- Leaders should ensure foundation subjects are "systematically reviewed and evaluated" to provide sufficient oversight of their impact on long-term retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust systems" and a "strong culture of safeguarding" where everyone is vigilant and leaders act swiftly in response to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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