St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath, RH16 3NL · West Sussex · primary school
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51st 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and Wilf's Club. Year 6 pupils attend a PGL trip in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending Wilf's Club?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Wilfrid’s CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school with a strong sense of community where pupils are happy, proud, and well-supported. While leadership is strong and safeguarding is effective, inconsistencies in teacher subject knowledge and assessment precision hinder some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- There is a "strong sense of community" where pupils feel included, treat others with "kindness and respect," and are happy.
- The school provides a "broad and engaging education" enriched by trips, clubs, and music opportunities.
- Early identification of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) allows for timely support, giving parents "high levels of confidence."
- A new curriculum for early reading ensures staff are "expert in the teaching of reading," helping pupils read "confidently and fluently."
- "Leadership is strong and effective," with governors who are determined to support and challenge the school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ subject knowledge is not consistently strong, particularly in early writing, meaning they do not always explain learning clearly.
- Checks on pupils’ learning sometimes "lack precision," allowing errors and misconceptions to persist and limiting attainment.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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