Hassocks Infant School
About Hassocks Infant School
Hassocks Infant School is a state primary in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, catering for children aged 5 to 7. With 268 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is operating at near-full occupancy, leaving very little slack in its intake. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 4.9%, which is notably low compared with the national average and suggests a relatively affluent local catchment. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 166 total applications for 88 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.89. Of those, 86 were first-preference applications, and 86 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first secured a place. This level of demand signals that the school is a popular choice among local parents, though it is not so oversubscribed that first-preference applicants are routinely turned away.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jan 2022Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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