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Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3RX, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.6 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 5% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 May 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (119 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other6.8%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.0%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.99488, -0.07964 · RH16 3RX
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144453
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northlandswood.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northlands Wood Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2014.
Is Northlands Wood Primary Academy a good school?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy scores 65.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Northlands Wood Primary Academy?
Based on 119 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northlands Wood Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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