Great Walstead School vs St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Walstead School
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
293 students
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Great Walstead School Haywards Heath, South East | St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1051 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #5952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 293 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 418 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.greatwalstead.co.uk | www.stwilfrids-hh.school |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 293.
- •Great Walstead School is a independent school while St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Walstead School better than St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Walstead School and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Walstead School: 293. St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Walstead School and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Great Walstead School is unranked and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is 1051st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).