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Schools in Haywards Heath, South East (2025)

23 schools · 9,945 students · 11 academy, 8 local authority, 4 independent · median Pupils on roll 419.

Haywards Heath, in South East, has 23 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 9,945 students. By level there are 17 primary, 4 all-through, 2 secondary; by sector 11 academy, 8 local authority, 4 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Haywards Heath's schools is 419, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

20 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield (91.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Blackthorns Community Primary School (84.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Handcross Primary School (82.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Warden Park Secondary Academy (1,541 students), Oathall Community College (1,341 students), Ardingly College (1,056 students).

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Ranked schools in Haywards Heath

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.

  1. 1
    92
    Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, CuckfieldHaywards Heath · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  2. 2
    84
    Blackthorns Community Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  3. 3
    82
    Handcross Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  4. 4
    82
    Warden Park Secondary AcademyHaywards Heath · Academy Secondary52.4 Attainment 8 · 1,541 students
  5. 5
    80
    Oathall Community CollegeHaywards Heath · Local authority Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 1,341 students
  6. 6
    75
    Lindfield Primary AcademyHaywards Heath · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 656 students
  7. 7
    70
    Bolnore Village Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
  8. 8
    70
    St Augustine's CofE Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
  9. 9
    70
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
  10. 10
    60
    St Wilfrid's CofE Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
  11. 11
    56
    Northlands Wood Primary AcademyHaywards Heath · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
  12. 12
    53
    Balcombe Cofe Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
  13. 13
    49
    Warden Park Primary AcademyHaywards Heath · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 453 students
  14. 14
    49
    St Giles CofE Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
  15. 15
    45
    Harlands Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 453 students
  16. 16
    45
    St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
  17. 17
    44
    Danehill Church of England Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 64 students
  18. 18
    41
    St. Mark's CofE Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  19. 19
    38
    Bolney CofE Primary SchoolHaywards Heath · Local authority Primary20% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 106 students
  20. 20
    19
    Ardingly CollegeHaywards Heath · Independent All-through7.0 Attainment 8 · 1,056 students

Other schools in Haywards Heath

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

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Brighton College Prep Handcross

Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14

443 students

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Cumnor House School

Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14

423 students

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Great Walstead School

Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13

293 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Haywards Heath?

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield is the highest-ranked school in Haywards Heath with a Success Index (England) of 91.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Haywards Heath?

Haywards Heath has 23 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary, 4 all-through) educating 9,945 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Haywards Heath?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Haywards Heath is 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.