Harlands Primary School
Penland Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harlands Primary School is a primary school in Haywards Heath for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 12th of 17 primary schools in Haywards Heath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 February 2013, report published 11 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
There is a buzz of excitement about learning at Harlands Primary School. Pupils are happy, active and animated. They enjoy school and are excited by the many opportunities it offers them. Pupils are inspired by the high expectations of behaviour and achievement that are set and modelled by staff. They strive to meet these high standards in all that they do. Pupils are safe and secure at school. They feel cared for, both by staff and by each other. Pupils appreciate being able to talk to staff if anything bothers them. They know that staff will do their best to help them. Bullying is rare. Pupils trust that if it should happen, staff will sort it out quickly. Leaders ensure that pupils can access a range of opportunities. Pupils spoke eagerly about their 'Mission I'mPossible' challenges, where they work independently on tasks such as designing weight-bearing bridges. Pupils appreciate taking on additional roles. These include giving lunchtime presentations to their classes or being part of the sports crew or school council. Pupils describe how these opportunities help to build their confidence. They are proud of raising money for charities such as the air ambulance.
What the school should improve
- Some staff in key stage 2 do not yet have the required knowledge to support pupils who do not have secure phonics skills. This can hamper their capacity to support these pupils effectively as they learn to read. Leaders should ensure that all staff are trained in the teaching of phonics.
- Subject leaders of foundation subjects have not yet evaluated their curriculum areas. This means that they do not have sufficient oversight of the impact of their subjects in helping pupils to know more or remember more over time. Leaders should ensure that foundation subjects are systematically reviewed and evaluated.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
453 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Harlands Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARLANDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David McKeown-Webster
- Phone
- 01444450782
- Address
- Penland Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1PJ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 140723
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.