St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
425
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Mid Sussex community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 425 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Walker, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4926th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 30 in Mid Sussex.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Sussex, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, RH16 3PQ |
| Headteacher | Catherine Walker |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 425 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.9% |
| School Capacity | 425 / 420 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4926th of 13,686
Nationally
685th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 30
In Mid Sussex
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
131
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath
Mid Sussex, RH16 3PQ
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