Best 3 Primary schools in West Sussex – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Rose Green Junior School (Primary) in Bognor Regis; Heron Way Primary School (Primary) in Horsham; Lindfield Primary Academy (Primary) in Haywards Heath — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Rose Green Junior School, Heron Way Primary School and Lindfield Primary Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Bognor Regis, West Sussex, Horsham, West Sussex and Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Rose Green Junior School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Rose Green Junior School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,450, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as Schoolsworks Academy Trust and UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Rose Green Junior School PO21 3NA	Heron Way Primary School RH13 6DJ	Lindfield Primary Academy RH16 2DX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 3NA	Horsham West Sussex RH13 6DJ	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2DX
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Sep 2024	1 24 Apr 2024	1 18 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	360	420	660
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Schoolsworks Academy Trust	West Sussex (938)	UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.rosegreenjunior.co.uk	www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk	lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01243262317	01403261944	01444482524
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Rose Green Junior School

PO21 3NA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 3NA
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Schoolsworks Academy Trust
Website: www.rosegreenjunior.co.uk
Telephone: 01243262317

Heron Way Primary School

RH13 6DJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 6DJ
Ofsted: 1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01403261944

Lindfield Primary Academy

RH16 2DX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 2DX
Ofsted: 1 18 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01444482524

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.