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Schools in RH16

A postcode district in West Sussex

  • Postcode district
  • 35 schools and nurseries

In short: RH16 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 24 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3510 primary · 2 secondary · 24 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in RH16

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All RH16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in RH16

10 in RH16, best first

Blackthorns Community Primary School

Haywards Heath, RH16 2UA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

21 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
203
Pupils per teacher
23.0
View school Blackthorns Community Primary School

Lindfield Primary Academy

Haywards Heath, RH16 2DX · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

124 first choices, 89 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
656
Pupils per teacher
24.5
View school Lindfield Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in RH16

2 in RH16, best first

Oathall Community College

Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

265 first choices, 264 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.3

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
1,341
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school Oathall Community College
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in RH16

24 in RH16, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 24 nurseries

Private Schools in RH16

1 in RH16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Great Walstead School

Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
293
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Great Walstead School
The map

Every school in RH16, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Oathall Community College, GoodGreat Walstead School, InspectedChalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital, OutstandingWarden Park Primary Academy, GoodHarlands Primary School, GoodBlackthorns Community Primary School, Expected standard or betterLindfield Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterNorthlands Wood Primary Academy, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, GoodBolnore Village Primary School, GoodBright Horizons Rose Cottage, Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodHedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School, GoodNorto5 KIDZ - Lindfield, Needs attention in 2 areasTreehoppers Forest Kindergarten, GoodBolnore Village Pre-School Ltd, GoodTreetops Day Nursery, GoodMayflower Playgroup, GoodWillow Tree Preschool, GoodWendy House Nursery, GoodPrimrose House MontessoriThe Acorns Nursery & Forest School, GoodKiddie Capers, Merlin House, GoodRobins Nest Day Nursery, GoodNorto5 Kidz Academy - Lindfield, GoodKids Planet Haywards Heath, OutstandingElan NurserySt Paul's Pre-School, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath, OutstandingSnowdrop House Montessori NurseryTiger Cubs Pre-School, GoodElan Pre SchoolThe Lindfield NurseryJunior Adventures Group @ HarlandsKiddie Capers, The Garden Rooms
  • Outstanding3
  • Good21
  • Not graded yet11
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every RH16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

RH16 has 35 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about RH16

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How many schools are in RH16?

RH16 has 35 schools, including 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 24 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in RH16?

The highest-ranked schools in RH16 on Eduscope are Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield Primary Academy, Oathall Community College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in RH16?

There is 1 independent school in RH16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in RH16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in RH16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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