The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 660
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Marcus Still (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield
Primary · Very close
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
My Choice School - Ivy Cottage
Independent · 1.2km away
My Choice School Osprey House
Independent · 1.2km away
My Choice School - Oak House
Independent · 1.3km away
My Choice School - Maple House
Independent · 1.3km away
Warden Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lindfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lindfield Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lindfield Primary Academy?
Lindfield Primary Academy currently has 660 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lindfield Primary Academy take?
Lindfield Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lindfield Primary Academy?
Lindfield Primary Academy is in Haywards Heath, RH16 2DX, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lindfield Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lindfield Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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