The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Bondonno (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Handcross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Handcross Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Handcross Primary School?
Handcross Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Handcross Primary School take?
Handcross Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Handcross Primary School?
Handcross Primary School is in Haywards Heath, RH17 6HB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Handcross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Handcross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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