SchoolScoresNorthlands Wood Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX
01444 455653 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
119 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Haywards Heath comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Haywards Heath | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 92 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 41 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 83% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haywards Heath. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Haywards Heath figures pool parents at the Haywards Heath schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the West Sussex average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 175 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Haywards Heath. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warden Park Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackthorns Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), some aspects weaker 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindfield Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2021) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bolnore Village Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harlands Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Northlands Wood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Northlands Wood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
95% of the 119 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Northlands Wood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Northlands Wood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Northlands Wood Primary Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144453.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.