The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gattons Infant School
Primary · 344m away
St Paul's Catholic College
Secondary · 927m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hambrook School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Burgess Hill Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Woodlands Meed
Special school · 1.5km away
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
West Sussex Alternative Provision College
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Southway Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southway Junior School?
Southway Junior School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southway Junior School take?
Southway Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southway Junior School?
Southway Junior School is in Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southway Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Southway Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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