Hassocks Infant School, Hassocks

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 47

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~954m)Possible (~1.4km)Unlikely (~1.8km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Adrian Bates-Holland
Pupils:266 / 270 capacity
LA:West Sussex
Phone:01273842549
Address:Chancellors Park, Hassocks, BN6 8EY
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:125933
UKPRN:10071971
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Mid Sussex
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Hassocks Infant School creates a welcoming, purposeful environment where children develop confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Staff have excellent subject knowledge and adapt teaching with precision to meet individual needs, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - achieve very well. The school builds strong relationships with families and maintains a positive, behaviour-focused approach where children happily embrace the school values.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve very well in reading, writing and mathematics, with high phonics results and strong preparation for key stage 2
  • Excellent attendance rates secured through strong family engagement and support from leaders
  • Highly effective early years curriculum with focus on language and communication helping all children progress well
  • Exemplary behaviour with pupils fully embracing school values and routines
  • Inclusive provision ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs receive tailored support to access the same learning as peers

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and all pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Music clubs, sport clubs, mud kitchen, bikes and outdoor play equipment

Hassocks Infant School is rated as having a strong standard across all areas of inspection. The school enables all pupils to achieve very well through a carefully designed curriculum, effective teaching, and a positive culture where pupils feel safe and happy to learn.

At a Glance

5.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

29.8

Avg class size

29.8

Infant (KS1)

9

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Hassocks Rail Station (east entrance)
258m · 4 min walk

Bus Stops

Post Office (opp)
52m · 1 min walk
Spitalford Bridge (N-bound)
79m · 1 min walk
Orion Parade (adj)
211m · 3 min walk
Railway Bridge (W-bound)
268m · 4 min walk
The Close (opp)
281m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

266 pupils

270 capacity

4 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Hassocks

High pressure
New homes approved:399
Projected new pupils:100

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hassocks

Admissions Demand - West Sussex

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

9,817

Applications

8,398

Got 1st preference

91.7%

Got preferred school

98.8%

Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)

Inspection History(105)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.64964%

Overall absence

2.7933%

Persistent absence

179

Enrolments

Authorised3.13883%
Unauthorised0.5108%
Persistent (10%+)2.7933%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.47336%
18/19
2.60015%
20/21
4.46944%
21/22
3.95882%
22/23
4.10323%
23/24
3.64964%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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