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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Mid Sussex, RH15 9RJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Mid Sussex is a state primary that is effectively full, with 418 pupils against a capacity of 420. The school serves a relatively affluent intake; just 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average for primary schools. The school's Catholic character is a clear draw for local families. Admission data for the 2025/26 intake shows it is heavily oversubscribed: 132 applications were received for 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2. Of those applicants, 53 put the school as their first preference, and all 53 were offered a place. This suggests that while demand is strong, families who prioritise the school are likely to secure a spot. The school is mixed-sex and covers the full primary age range from 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSchool Close, Burgess Hill, Mid Sussex, RH15 9RJ
HeadteacherNatalie McCarthy
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils418
Free School Meals (FSM)5.5%
School Capacity418 / 420 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibrarySports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballSwimmingGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: st-wilfrids-burgesshill.w-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

St Wilfrid's Catholic 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.