Lindfield Primary Academy vs Northlands Wood Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindfield Primary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
656 students
Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Lindfield Primary Academy Haywards Heath, South East | Northlands Wood Primary Academy Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #547 of 2,471 | #1185 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2948 of 15,697 | #6675 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 656 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 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 | lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.northlandswood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lindfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 56.1).
- •Lindfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Lindfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Lindfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 419.
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 Lindfield Primary Academy better than Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lindfield Primary Academy ranks higher (75.2 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 Lindfield Primary Academy and Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lindfield Primary Academy: 656. Northlands Wood Primary Academy: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lindfield Primary Academy and Northlands Wood Primary Academy rank in South East?
Lindfield Primary Academy is 547th 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).