Blackthorns Community Primary School vs Northlands Wood Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackthorns Community Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Blackthorns Community Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | Northlands Wood Primary Academy Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 2,471 | #1185 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1545 of 15,697 | #6675 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk/ | www.northlandswood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackthorns Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 56.1).
- •Blackthorns Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •Blackthorns Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Northlands Wood Primary Academy is the larger school with 419 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackthorns Community Primary School better than Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackthorns Community Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 56.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackthorns Community Primary School and Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackthorns Community Primary School: 203. Northlands Wood Primary Academy: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackthorns Community Primary School and Northlands Wood Primary Academy rank in South East?
Blackthorns Community Primary School is 313th of 2,471 and Northlands Wood Primary Academy is 1185th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).