Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 3RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a primary school in Haywards Heath for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 9th of 17 primary schools in Haywards Heath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2014, report published 11 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Pupils are proud of their highly inclusive school. They live up to the school's high expectations for their learning and behaviour. They know why the school rules matter and demonstrate them consistently. In lessons, pupils are respectful and motivated learners. They achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils enjoy contributing to the school through the many leadership roles available to them. Those on the school council have a strong voice when representing their peers. Older pupils act as positive role models when they lead playtime activities and help to run the school's assemblies. Pupils enjoy their break and lunchtimes where they can choose from an abundance of fun activities. The school provides an interesting and inclusive extra-curricular programme. Pupils' interests and talents are nurtured well through school clubs and in the trips which enhance their learning. Sporting events allow many pupils to develop a sense of team spirit. This includes the recent flag football team who competed in a regional competition with pride. Parents and carers praise many aspects of the school. They value the regular communications they receive which keep them informed about their children's learning. The school newsletters value and celebrate pupils' achievements both in and outside of school.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to the English curriculum are beginning to have a positive impact on pupils' writing. However, some pupils' written outcomes are not as strong as they should be. The school should continue to embed these curriculum improvements and evaluate their impact to ensure that pupils' writing is further strengthened.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Northlands Wood Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% 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
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jeremy Way
- Phone
- 01444455653
- Address
- Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 144453
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.