The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Riley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHambrook School
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My Choice School-Kestral House
Independent · 1.0km away
Oak Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Sussex Alternative Provision College
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Abbotsford Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Gattons Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Burgess Hill Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sheddingdean Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheddingdean Community Primary School?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheddingdean Community Primary School take?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sheddingdean Community Primary School?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School is in Burgess Hill, RH15 8JT, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheddingdean Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sheddingdean Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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