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Handcross Primary School
London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HB, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.8 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 79% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 74.8, which is better than 75% of schools. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.06053, -0.20008 · RH17 6HB
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125932
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.handcrossprimary.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Handcross Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Handcross Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2014.
Is Handcross Primary School a good school?
Handcross Primary School scores 74.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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