St Giles CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, RH17 7AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Giles CofE 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 15th of 17 primary schools in Haywards Heath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2019, report published 16 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils delight in attending this friendly school. They are safe and know that the adults care for them. Pupils behave well. They learn about the vocabulary to explain their feelings. This helps them to recognise their own emotions and those of their peers. Pupils form positive relationships and enjoy spending time with one another. For instance, when at play, they become pirates on the school's ship and appreciate their time in the reflection garden. Pupils uphold the school's value of nurture well. For example, school buddies show a genuine care for younger pupils. This contributes to a culture where pupils feel part of the school family. The school is ambitious for its pupils, and most pupils rise to meet the high expectations set. Pupils develop a broad range of knowledge across the curriculum. They produce a range of high-quality work that adorns the corridors. Pupils delight in learning outside during forest school activities in the school's moat. Pupils take an interest in global issues. For example, pupils in the eco-team champion the importance of recycling. Pupils enjoy close links to the community. They attend a range of celebrations at the local church and take part in events in their community.
What the school should improve
- Teachers are not yet clear about the key learning milestones in some subjects, including mathematics. They do not always check pupils' learning of these effectively or revisit learning that is not secure. This means that while pupils gain the knowledge needed across the curriculum broadly well, some pupils struggle to recall what they have learned. The school needs to clarify what pupils need to know and recall to ensure that pupils secure the knowledge outlined in the school's curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near St Giles CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danehill Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Great Walstead School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jamie Savage
- Phone
- 01825790240
- Address
- Church Lane, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, RH17 7AY
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126057
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.