Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is a primary school in Haywards Heath, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 3 Blackthorns Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 2UA |
| Website: | www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01444454866 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Marianne Brand (Interim Head) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141892 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 210 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 99 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.50% | 167 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 13 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| African | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Infant School Black Hill , Lindfield RH16 2DU | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary School School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | - not rated | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sussex College - Haywards Heath Harlands Road , RH16 1LT | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock and Summerhill School Summerhill Lane , RH16 1RP | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School Osprey House C/O Head Office Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Ivy Cottage C/O My Choice Children's Homes Ltd , Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Maple House Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.