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Schools in West Sussex, South East (2025)

293 schools · 123,933 students · 149 local authority, 117 academy, 27 independent · median Pupils on roll 293.

West Sussex, in South East, has 293 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 123,933 students. By level there are 226 primary, 40 secondary, 26 all-through, 1 sixth form; by sector 149 local authority, 117 academy, 27 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across West Sussex's schools is 293, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

265 of the 293 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is East Preston Infant School (97.5, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Philip's Catholic Primary School (97.2, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and West Dean CofE Primary School (97.0, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 21 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Hazelwick School (1,913 students), Weald School, The (1,800 students), Steyning Grammar School (1,775 students). 3 schools are single-sex.

Schools are spread across 35 towns, with the most in Crawley (39), Horsham (38), Chichester (34), Worthing (32).

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Top 60 schools in West Sussex

The highest-scoring 60 of 265 ranked schools in West Sussex, by Success Index (England). Use the town pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    98
    East Preston Infant SchoolLittlehampton · Local authority Primary– · 223 students
  2. 2
    97
    St Philip's Catholic Primary SchoolArundel · Academy Primary– · 209 students
  3. 3
    97
    West Dean CofE Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary– · 102 students
  4. 4
    96
    Southwater Infant AcademyHorsham · Academy Primary– · 230 students
  5. 5
    96
    St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East GrinsteadEast Grinstead · Academy Primary– · 199 students
  6. 6
    95
    Heron Way Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  7. 7
    95
    Hassocks Infant SchoolHassocks · Local authority Primary– · 266 students
  8. 8
    94
    Arundel CofE Primary SchoolArundel · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
  9. 9
    94
    Trafalgar Community Infant SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary– · 194 students
  10. 10
    94
    Fairway Infant School, CopthorneCrawley · Local authority Primary– · 171 students
  11. 11
    92
    Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, CuckfieldHaywards Heath · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  12. 12
    90
    Brook Infant School and NurseryCrawley · Local authority Primary– · 172 students
  13. 13
    90
    Downlands Community SchoolHassocks · Local authority Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 1,250 students
  14. 14
    90
    The Forest SchoolHorsham · Academy Secondary12.7% Free school meals · 1,115 students
  15. 15
    88
    Thomas A Becket Infant SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 473 students
  16. 16
    87
    Albourne Church of England Primary SchoolHassocks · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
  17. 17
    87
    Shoreham CollegeShoreham by Sea · Independent All-through56.1 Attainment 8 · 331 students
  18. 18
    87
    Kilnwood Vale Primary SchoolHorsham · Academy Primary– · 382 students
  19. 19
    86
    Maidenbower Infant School and NurseryCrawley · Local authority Primary– · 249 students
  20. 20
    86
    St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
  21. 21
    85
    St Paul's Catholic CollegeBurgess Hill · Academy Secondary55.5 Attainment 8 · 1,160 students
  22. 22
    85
    Tanbridge House SchoolHorsham · Local authority Secondary54.2 Attainment 8 · 1,510 students
  23. 23
    85
    St Oscar Romero Catholic SchoolWorthing · Local authority Secondary55.1 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
  24. 24
    85
    Crawley Down Village CofE SchoolCrawley · Academy Primary– · 396 students
  25. 25
    84
    Blackthorns Community Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  26. 26
    83
    Fishbourne CofE Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  27. 27
    83
    Kingslea Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 428 students
  28. 28
    83
    Summerlea Community Primary SchoolLittlehampton · Academy Primary– · 377 students
  29. 29
    82
    St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolBurgess Hill · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
  30. 30
    82
    Handcross Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  31. 31
    82
    Warden Park Secondary AcademyHaywards Heath · Academy Secondary52.4 Attainment 8 · 1,541 students
  32. 32
    81
    Castlewood Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
  33. 33
    81
    Millais SchoolHorsham · Local authority Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 896 students
  34. 34
    80
    Bishop Luffa School, ChichesterChichester · Academy Secondary52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,600 students
  35. 35
    80
    Shoreham AcademyShoreham-by-Sea · Academy Secondary54.8 Attainment 8 · 1,759 students
  36. 36
    80
    Davison Church of England High School for Girls, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,334 students
  37. 37
    80
    Oathall Community CollegeHaywards Heath · Local authority Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 1,341 students
  38. 38
    80
    Rose Green Infant SchoolBognor Regis · Local authority Primary– · 269 students
  39. 39
    79
    Holbrook Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
  40. 40
    79
    Pound Hill Infant AcademyCrawley · Academy Primary– · 269 students
  41. 41
    79
    The Gattons Infant SchoolBurgess Hill · Local authority Primary– · 250 students
  42. 42
    78
    Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary SchoolCrawley · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
  43. 43
    78
    Bohunt HorshamHorsham · Academy All-through49.5 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
  44. 44
    78
    Camelsdale Primary SchoolHaslemere · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
  45. 45
    78
    Broadwater CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
  46. 46
    78
    West Hoathly CofE Primary SchoolSelect · Academy Primary– · 99 students
  47. 47
    78
    St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolShoreham-by-Sea · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
  48. 48
    78
    St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, HorshamHorsham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
  49. 49
    77
    Barns Green Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 128 students
  50. 50
    77
    St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
  51. 51
    76
    Fernhurst Primary SchoolHaslemere · Academy Primary– · 121 students
  52. 52
    75
    Lindfield Primary AcademyHaywards Heath · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 656 students
  53. 53
    75
    Pound Hill Junior School, CrawleyCrawley · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
  54. 54
    75
    St Philip Howard Catholic SchoolBognor Regis · Academy Secondary52.5 Attainment 8 · 1,322 students
  55. 55
    74
    Turners Hill Church of England Primary SchoolCrawley · Academy Primary– · 140 students
  56. 56
    74
    Springfield Infant School and NurseryWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 161 students
  57. 57
    73
    All Saints CofE Primary School, HorshamHorsham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
  58. 58
    73
    Seaside Primary SchoolLancing · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 620 students
  59. 59
    72
    Durrington High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,572 students
  60. 60
    72
    Jolesfield CofE Primary SchoolHorsham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students

28 further schools in West Sussex are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Pupils on roll, or unscored types); they appear on their town pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in West Sussex?

East Preston Infant School is the highest-ranked school in West Sussex with a Success Index (England) of 97.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in West Sussex?

West Sussex has 293 schools (226 primary, 40 secondary, 26 all-through, 1 sixth form) educating 123,933 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in West Sussex?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in West Sussex is 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.