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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
3 Blackthorns Close, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2UA, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary academy excels in providing quality education, reflected in its impressive 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, although the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 13%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with strong academic performance.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other6.2%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.00826, -0.08718 · RH16 2UA
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN141892
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackthorns Community Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2018.
Is Blackthorns Community Primary Academy a good school?
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Blackthorns Community Primary Academy?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackthorns Community Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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