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Handcross Primary School

Mid Sussex, RH17 6HBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1062 of 13,686 nationally

About Handcross Primary School

Handcross Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade that reflects a solid foundation in leadership and management. However, the school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year, which place it among the strongest performers in Mid Sussex. An impressive 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 56%. This performance ranks Handcross first out of 30 primary schools in Mid Sussex, and in the top 8% nationally. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 17% achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, while average scores of 109 in reading and 108 in maths comfortably exceed the national benchmark. These outcomes suggest a school that consistently delivers strong academic foundations, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLondon Road, Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, RH17 6HB
HeadteacherSharon Bondonno
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils248
Free School Meals (FSM)10.9%
School Capacity248 / 210 (118% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersAthleticsGymnasticsDanceSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubGardeningEco ClubCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: handcrossprimary.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Handcross Primary School

Handcross Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.