Haywards Heath primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 23% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. Balcombe Cofe Primary School, Handcross Primary School, and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath are among the highest-performing options, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 23 schools serving the area, families across Haywards Heath, Lindfield, Cuckfield, and surrounding villages have access to well-established schools with strong community ties. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ardingly College | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Balcombe Cofe Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Northlands Wood Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Bolney CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Bolnore Village Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Danehill Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Cumnor House School, Haywards Heath | Independent | Primary | 2-14 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Handcross Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Brighton College Prep Handcross | Independent | Primary | 2-14 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.5/10Excellent |
| #15 | St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Giles CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Blackthorns Community Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #10 | Lindfield Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #18 | St Peter's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Great Walstead School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | Christian | 6.4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Harlands Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Augustine's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St. Mark's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Twineham CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Warden Park Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Wivelsfield Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
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