Explore other schools in this area
See every school around RH15 9SU on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Southway Junior School
Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.5 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
362
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
Explore this location
Start from postcode RH15 9SU — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Southway Junior School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
99%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
White Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
Loading map…
50.95831, -0.15122 · RH15 9SU
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125941
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.southwayjunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Southway Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Southway Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Southway Junior School a good school?
Southway Junior School scores 70.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Southway Junior School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southway Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near RH15 9SU?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near RH15 9SU with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.