St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

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.

Academically, St Wilfrid's holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its graded inspections. The inspection report highlights particular strength in personal development, which was rated Outstanding. All other key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision — were judged Good. The school does not publish its own Key Stage 2 SATs results in this data, but the local authority average for the same measure is 56, which provides a useful benchmark for parents looking at West Sussex primary performance. The school's strong personal development rating suggests a focus on character and wellbeing alongside academic progress, which may appeal to families seeking a rounded primary experience.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, and a sensory room, plus a chapel reflecting its Catholic foundation. Sports provision covers football, swimming, gymnastics, and netball, while extracurricular clubs include art, chess, choir, and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional, and mental health support. With the school operating at near-full capacity and strong first-preference demand, it is a popular choice for Catholic families in Mid Sussex who value a school with a clear ethos, good behaviour standards, and a broad range of facilities. Parents should be aware that oversubscription means early application is advisable.

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