St Giles CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath, RH17 7AY · West Sussex · primary school
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103rd 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 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Giles CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 20.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, play tennis, swim, and attend Sports Day. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to bridge the gap between the current attainment figures and national expectations? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 2 pupils?
What Ofsted said about St Giles CofE Primary School
Overview
St Giles CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “delight in attending this friendly school” where they feel safe, valued, and part of a supportive community. The school provides a broad curriculum that meets pupils’ needs well, with strong emphasis on reading, behaviour, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well” and form “positive relationships,” upholding the school’s value of nurture through initiatives like school buddies.
- The curriculum is ambitious and clear, helping teachers deliver high-quality lessons; pupil achievement in national tests improved following targeted actions.
- There is a “keen focus on improving pupils’ reading,” with effective support for those falling behind, resulting in a “love of reading.”
- Teachers “support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well,” using purposeful interventions to help them regulate emotions and learn alongside peers.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in extra-curricular activities, including forest school, music, and sports, strengthening their confidence and community links.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must clarify “key learning milestones in some subjects, including mathematics” and check pupils’ learning more effectively to ensure secure recall of knowledge, particularly number facts.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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.
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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
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