St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity
418
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid'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 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie McCarthy, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Gymnastics, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Sussex, St Wilfrid'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 | School Close, Burgess Hill, Mid Sussex, RH15 9RJ |
| Headteacher | Natalie McCarthy |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Close, Burgess Hill
Mid Sussex, RH15 9RJ
School Close, Burgess Hill
Mid Sussex, RH15 9RJ
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