Best 3 Primary schools in Mid 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: Lindfield Primary Academy (Primary) in Haywards Heath; Blackthorns Community Primary Academy (Primary) in Haywards Heath; Copthorne CofE Junior School (Primary) in Copthorne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lindfield Primary Academy, Blackthorns Community Primary Academy and Copthorne CofE Junior School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Haywards Heath, West Sussex and Copthorne, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Lindfield Primary Academy), published Nov 2021. The lowest is 2 (Copthorne CofE Junior School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Copthorne CofE Junior School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; all within the UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Lindfield Primary Academy RH16 2DX	Blackthorns Community Primary Academy RH16 2UA	Copthorne CofE Junior School RH10 3RD
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2DX	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2UA	Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3RD
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Nov 2021	1 31 Oct 2018	2 17 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	660	210	240
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	UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST	UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST	West Sussex (938)
Website	lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk	www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk	www.copthorne.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone	01444482524	01444454866	01342712372
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

RH16 2UA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 2UA
Ofsted: 1 31 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01444454866

Copthorne CofE Junior School

RH10 3RD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Copthorne
West Sussex
RH10 3RD
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.copthorne.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01342712372

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.

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