The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Jamie Savage (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Holmans, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6UQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Haywards Heath, RH17 6UQ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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