The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Natalie McCarthy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Burgess Hill Academy
Secondary · 430m away
Woodlands Meed
Special school · 549m away
London Meed Community Primary School
Primary · 674m away
The Gattons Infant School
Primary · 799m away
Hambrook School
Independent · 807m away
Southway Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School take?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is in Burgess Hill, RH15 9RJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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