The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- HARLANDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr David McKeown-Webster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Penland Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMy Choice School - Oak House
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My Choice School - Maple House
Independent · 640m away
My Choice School - Ivy Cottage
Independent · 676m away
My Choice School Osprey House
Independent · 676m away
Court Meadow School, Cuckfield
Special school · 1.4km away
Warden Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Harlands Primary School?
Harlands Primary School currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlands Primary School take?
Harlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harlands Primary School?
Harlands Primary School is in Haywards Heath, RH16 1PJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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