The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 13% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Sears (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Primary · 900m away
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Warden Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield
Primary · 1.6km away
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Lindfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northlands Wood Primary Academy take?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy is in Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northlands Wood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Northlands Wood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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