Southway Junior School
Southway, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southway Junior School is a primary school in Burgess Hill for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 2nd of 5 primary schools in Burgess Hill. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2025, report published 9 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
The school provides a caring environment where all pupils are made to feel welcome. Pupils are safe and well looked after. They enjoy positive relationships with staff who motivate pupils to do their best. Pupils work hard in lessons and achieve high standards. They focus and show resilience in their learning. Pupils rise to the high expectations of behaviour which underpin the school values. They understand, for example, the importance of kindness and respect for all. Teamwork is an integral part of school life. Pupils work well together, such as on 'house charity day', where they organise an event to raise money for their chosen charities. 'Values visionaries' gather pupils' views and work with each other on proposed changes to the school. The school encourages pupils to be responsible citizens. For example, 'litter leaders' and 'bird hide monitors' look after the school's outside areas and help to protect the environment. A wide range of educational trips and activities are in place to enrich pupils' learning and broaden their horizons. Music and sports are well promoted, with plenty of opportunities for pupils to nurture their talents and interests. These include various musical groups, singing performances, sports clubs and tournaments.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to the curriculum are not fully embedded. There is some variability in the delivery of the curriculum in some subjects. This means that pupils have not gained the depth of knowledge they should have. The school should continue with its work to develop and embed the curriculum.
- At times, curriculum thinking and teaching adaptations do not take pupils' needs fully into account. Some pupils, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, struggle to access learning as a result. The school should continue its work to ensure that suitable adaptations are made so all pupils can successfully learn the school's ambitious curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
91 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
362 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Southway Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gattons Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| London Meed Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Vanessa Smith
- Phone
- 01444233824
- Address
- Southway, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125941
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.