SchoolScoresSouthway Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Southway, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU
01444 233824 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Burgess Hill comparisons use the 3 of its 7 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 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 | Burgess Hill | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burgess Hill. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burgess Hill. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burgess Hill. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burgess Hill. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burgess Hill. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 89% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 37th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burgess Hill. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). 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. Burgess Hill figures pool parents at the Burgess Hill 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
91 pupils in this year group.
73% — 13 points above the West Sussex average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Burgess Hill. Higher than 48% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 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
- The Gattons Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sheddingdean Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- London Meed Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Tree Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hassocks Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Bolnore Village Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Windmills Junior School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Southway Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Southway Junior School?
90% of the 80 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southway Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125941.
- 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.