St Peter's CofE Primary School
Holmans, Street Lane, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6UQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Peter's 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 14th of 17 primary schools in Haywards Heath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2019, report published 21 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
This small, rural school provides a caring and supportive environment, where all pupils can flourish. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils relish the opportunity to talk about their learning. Visitors are welcomed warmly. Pupils celebrate each other's achievements and understand each other's different strengths and needs. The school's vision of 'achieve, believe, create' underpins learning. Pupils understand what this means to them individually. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils work hard and concentrate on the task in hand. The school has high expectations for all pupils, and these are largely realised. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers and achieve well. Pupil's conduct is excellent. The 'golden key' to behaviour helps pupils make sensible choices. Pupils understand the difference between right and wrong. Breaktimes and lunchtimes are purposeful. Pupils actively participate in a wide range of activities, such as ten-pin bowling on the playground. The vibrant library, at the centre of the school, is a focus. Here, older pupils teach younger pupils how to improve their reading skills. Flapjack, the school dog, provides welcome support to some. She helps pupils learn vital life-skills, such as taking responsibility and safety around animals.
What the school should improve
- The school's work to improve assessment processes in wider foundation subjects is in its infancy and not yet complete. This means that checks on pupils' learning in these subjects are not as effective as they could be. The school should ensure that all staff have the skills and knowledge required to identify and support gaps and misconceptions in pupils' learning in wider curriculum subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near St Peter's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Balcombe Cofe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Giles CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled 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
- 01444892314
- Address
- Holmans, Street Lane, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6UQ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126005
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.