Compare Blackthorns Community Primary Academy and Lindfield Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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: Blackthorns Community Primary Academy (Primary) in Haywards Heath; Lindfield Primary Academy (Primary) in Haywards Heath; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Haywards Heath — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, Lindfield Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Blackthorns Community Primary Academy), published Oct 2018. The lowest is 2 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; spread across trusts such as UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST and Bosco Catholic Education Trust.

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Attribute	Blackthorns Community Primary Academy RH16 2UA	Lindfield Primary Academy RH16 2DX	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School RH16 3PQ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2UA	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2DX	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3PQ
Latest Ofsted	1 31 Oct 2018	1 18 Nov 2021	2 9 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	660	420
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	Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Website	www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk	lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk	www.stjosephshh.org.uk
Telephone	01444454866	01444482524	01444452584
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

RH16 3PQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3PQ
Ofsted: 2 9 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Website: www.stjosephshh.org.uk
Telephone: 01444452584

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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