The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
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
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 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
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Simon Hateley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Eastern Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
Pupil referral unit · 474m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 595m away
Warden Park Primary Academy
Primary · 605m away
Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 900m away
Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield
Primary · 1.5km away
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
My Choice School - Maple House
Independent · 1.6km away
My Choice School - Oak House
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School take?
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is in Haywards Heath, RH16 3NL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrid'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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