Schools in Hassocks
7 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlands Community School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Infant School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Windmills Junior School Community school | Good (2021) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Albourne Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| LVS Hassocks Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.