St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Eastern Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Wilfrid'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 8th of 17 primary schools in Haywards Heath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 23 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
There is a strong sense of community at St Wilfrid's. Pupils and their families feel fully included in all aspects of school life. Pupils are proud of their school. They are happy and enjoy their learning. Pupils work hard to live up to the school's values, treating others with kindness and respect. They look out for each other, but they also know they can talk to any member of staff if they have a worry. Pupils are expected to behave well and work hard. Classrooms are calm and settled. Pupils who need more help to feel calm and regulated at school are very well supported. The school is ambitious for every pupil. Over time, the school has been successful in enabling most pupils to achieve well. Pupils talk with great enthusiasm about the wide range of opportunities the school provides. A carefully considered programme of trips and experiences enriches the school's curriculum, including a residential trip to the Isle of Wight for older pupils. The school has a wide offer of after-school clubs, including dance and choir clubs. In school, all pupils have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. More accomplished musicians are encouraged to join the school orchestra.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that teachers' subject knowledge is consistently strong, including in early writing. Consequently, teachers do not always explain learning clearly to pupils. The school should ensure that teachers develop the subject knowledge and teaching expertise that they need to teach the school's intended curriculum.
- On occasion, the school does not make sure that checks on pupils' learning are as effective as they could be. Sometimes, gaps in pupils' knowledge or pupils' errors and misconceptions are missed or not addressed effectively. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers understand how to effectively check on what pupils know and can do to help pupils build their knowledge and skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | 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
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Hateley
- Phone
- 01444413707
- Address
- Eastern Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NL
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 149129
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.