- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Schools in RH17
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: RH17 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2615 primary · 6 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All RH17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in RH17
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.
Top Primary Schools in RH17
15 in RH17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
Haywards Heath, RH17 5BQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
52 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 420
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Top Secondary Schools in RH17
6 in RH17, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
350 first choices, 322 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,541
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in RH17
9 in RH17, highest Ofsted grade first
Horsted Keynes Pre-School
Haywards Heath, RH17 7AP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bolney Under Fives Pre-School Group
Haywards Heath, RH17 5PF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
Balcombe, RH17 6NL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in RH17
1 in RH17, by the school's Eduscope score
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in RH17
3 in RH17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brantridge School
Haywards Heath, RH17 6EQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 6 to 11 · Boys
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 80
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
Farney Close School
Haywards Heath, RH17 5RD · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Central Education Ltd
Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in RH17
5 in RH17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Farney Close School
Haywards Heath, RH17 5RD · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Central Education Ltd
Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in RH17, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good16
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in RH17 sit in 2 council areas. 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 RH17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
RH17 has 26 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.
Keep up with schools in RH17
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about RH17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in RH17?
RH17 has 26 schools, including 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in RH17?
The highest-ranked schools in RH17 on Eduscope are Warden Park Secondary Academy, Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery, Handcross Primary School. 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 RH17?
There are 5 independent schools in RH17. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in RH17 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in RH17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in RH17 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.