Best Primary Schools in West Sussex
293 primary schools found
Key Facts
- West Sussex is home to 293 primary schools, accounting for 34.7% of all schools in the county, with a total of 76,709 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections show 89.9% of West Sussex primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 11 Outstanding and 184 Good ratings out of 217 inspected.
- In West Sussex primary schools, 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, 14.6% have English as an additional language, and 15.7% have special educational needs.
- West Sussex primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.15, spend £7,080 per pupil, and see 56.0% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 14.3%.
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–20
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,048
P/T Ratio–
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Brambletye School
East Grinstead, RH19 3PD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils309
P/T Ratio–
Brighton College Prep Handcross
Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils431
P/T Ratio–
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Burgess Hill Girls
Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils474
P/T Ratio–
Christ's Hospital
Horsham, RH13 0LJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils846
P/T Ratio–
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Cottesmore School
Crawley, RH11 9AU
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils188
P/T Ratio–
Dorset House School
Pulborough, RH20 1PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils126
P/T Ratio–
Farlington School
Horsham, RH12 3PN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils411
P/T Ratio–
Great Ballard School
Chichester, PO18 0LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils242
P/T Ratio–
Great Walstead School
Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils299
P/T Ratio–
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Highfield and Brookham School
GU30 7LQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils448
P/T Ratio–
Hurstpierpoint College
Hassocks, BN6 9JS
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,317
P/T Ratio–
Lancing College
Lancing, BN15 0RW
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils612
P/T Ratio–
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Worthing, BN14 8HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils219
P/T Ratio–
Oakwood School
Chichester, PO18 9AN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils308
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 296 primary schools in West Sussex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,080 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.