Southway Junior School
Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU · West Sussex · primary school
Check the area around this school
33rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.6/10 against 4,035 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southway Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Bees, Ukulele Club, Picture Train, Sewing Club, Jam Coding, Guitar with Fergus Payton, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Keyboard with Jo Burke. Sports include Tag Rugby, Rocksteady Rollerskate Club, Football, Gymnastics, Multi-sport, and To the Beat Dance. Arts and music options feature Zyloperformance and Drama Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Southway Junior School
Overview
Southway Junior School provides a "caring environment" where pupils are "safe and well looked after" and enjoy positive relationships with staff. The school offers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in pupils who "work hard in lessons and achieve high standards."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "resilience in their learning" and understand the importance of "kindness and respect for all."
- The curriculum is "sequenced to build up pupils’ knowledge over time," allowing pupils to "recall essential knowledge and apply it to new learning."
- The school "promotes a love of reading" through initiatives like the ‘100 book challenge’ and effective support for weaker readers.
- Staff follow a "consistent approach to managing behaviour," resulting in pupils who are "well behaved, polite and friendly."
- Governors and leaders have played a "pivotal role in navigating the school through leadership changes" while maintaining staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Recent curriculum changes are "not fully embedded," leading to "variability in the delivery" where some pupils have not gained the "depth of knowledge they should have."
- Teaching adaptations do not always take pupils’ needs fully into account, meaning some pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils "struggle to access learning" and do not always learn as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of RH15 9SU, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT