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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Mid Sussex, RH15 8JTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,337
of 13,686 nationally

About Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Sheddingdean Community Primary School is a state primary in Mid Sussex that runs very close to full capacity, with 208 pupils against a published capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13.5%, which is worth noting in the context of the West Sussex local authority average — though the data doesn’t give that exact LA figure, it’s a useful benchmark for families comparing intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 112 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.73. Of those, 29 were first-preference applications, and 28 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost every family who put it first got a place, but competition from other preferences is clearly high. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Hannah Riley leads a school that, demographically, reflects a fairly typical primary intake for the area, though the oversubscription figures suggest it’s a popular choice locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPetworth Drive, Burgess Hill, Mid Sussex, RH15 8JT
HeadteacherHannah Riley
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)13.5%
School Capacity208 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisNetballDanceFootballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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Sheddingdean Community Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.