St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic 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 7th of 17 primary schools in Haywards Heath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 9 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Adults care for pupils and know them well at this nurturing, inclusive school. Pupils benefit from very positive relationships with each other and with the committed staff team. Pupils make an exceptional start in Reception. Pupils develop confidence and understanding of the school's pledge for all pupils to be 'respectful, ready and safe'. Pupils feel safe and are happy at school. Bullying or unkind behaviour is rare but taken seriously. If any incidents occur, they lead to thoughtful and determined actions from school leaders. Pupils understand how to raise concerns with trusted adults if they have any worries. Pupils are proud to make a positive difference to their school community. Older pupils care for the younger ones and help them by mentoring, leading play and acting as positive role models throughout many aspects of school life. Through the school's 'pupil passports', they experience a deliberate, structured programme of rich cultural experiences, such as auditioning for school plays or taking part in a 'Titanic fair'. Behaviour is exemplary throughout the school and the school day, with pupils engaging in a wide range of activities, where they show highly positive approaches to their learning. One pupil summed this up, saying, 'At our school, we welcome everyone. There are opportunities for all.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn consistently and clearly. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum for all subjects builds cumulative knowledge and vocabulary to support all pupils in knowing and remembering more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
434 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bolnore Village Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Walker
- Phone
- 01444452584
- Address
- Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3PQ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 147937
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.