Schools in Haywards Heath
28 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 (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oathall Community College Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (18)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Primary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2021) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Balcombe Cofe Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2019 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Danehill Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Handcross Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Harlands Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Twineham CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bolney CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Warden Park Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantridge School Academy special converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 6–11 | — |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Pupil referral unit | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–18 | — |
| Ardingly College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–20 | — |
| Brighton College Prep Handcross Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Central Education Ltd Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Cumnor House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Farney Close School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 9–18 | — |
| Great Walstead School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
“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.