The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marianne Brand (Interim Head) (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
3 Blackthorns Close, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield
Primary · Very close
Lindfield Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
My Choice School - Ivy Cottage
Independent · 1.0km away
My Choice School Osprey House
Independent · 1.0km away
My Choice School - Oak House
Independent · 1.1km away
My Choice School - Maple House
Independent · 1.1km away
Warden Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackthorns Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackthorns Community Primary Academy?
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackthorns Community Primary Academy take?
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackthorns Community Primary Academy?
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is in Haywards Heath, RH16 2UA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackthorns Community Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Blackthorns Community Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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