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Northlands Wood Primary Academy

Mid Sussex, RH16 3RXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#6,588
of 13,686 nationally

About Northlands Wood Primary Academy

Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a state primary in Mid Sussex that is running very close to full capacity, with 414 pupils against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.6%, which is worth noting in the context of the school's local authority area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 179 applications for just 59 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.03. Of those applications, 54 were first-preference choices, and 50 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests the school is a popular option among local families, and the near-full roll indicates that it is a well-established fixture in the community. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 4 through to 11, with no nursery provision attached.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeech Hill, Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, RH16 3RX
HeadteacherMark Sears
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity414 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

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

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersSwimmingDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northlands Wood Primary Academy

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