St Giles CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath
St Giles CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Haywards Heath. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 16th-highest of the 18 schools in Haywards Heath with published results, and 12,897th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Giles CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at St Giles CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Giles CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put St Giles CofE Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Giles CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Giles CofE Primary School are Danehill Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); St Peter's CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 75% maths); West Hoathly CofE Primary School (2.9 miles); and Lindfield Primary Academy (3.2 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 89% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Giles CofE Primary School.
Danehill Church of England Primary SchoolSt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolWest Hoathly CofE Primary SchoolLindfield Primary Academy
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Giles CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
4.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 22 pupils (19.3%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Giles CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Horsted Keynes (Bluebell Railway), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Giles CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils delight in attending this friendly school. They are safe and know that the adults care for them. Pupils behave well. They learn about the vocabulary to explain their feelings. This helps them to recognise their own emotions and those of their peers. Pupils form positive relationships and enjoy spending time with one another. For instance, when at play, they become pirates on the school's ship and appreciate their time in the reflection garden. Pupils uphold the school's value of nurture well. For example, school buddies show a genuine care for younger pupils. This contributes to a culture where pupils feel part of the school family.
The school is ambitious for its pupils, and most pupils rise to meet the high expectations set. Pupils develop a broad range of knowledge across the curriculum. They produce a range of high-quality work that adorns the corridors.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school provides a curriculum that meets the needs and interests of pupils well. In 2023 national tests, pupils' achievement was lower than the school expected. Governors ensure that the school acts on the improvements needed. As a result, pupil achievement improved in the 2024 national tests. The school helps teachers to deliver the curriculum well. The steps in learning outlined in the school's curriculum are clear. This helps teachers to know what to teach. Teachers receive training and support that help them to refine their practice. As a result, teachers have secure subject knowledge. Teachers appreciate the support that the school gives them. They say that this helps them to manage their workload well.
Pupils generally develop their knowledge across a broad range of subjects well. Children in the early years develop their phonics knowledge securely. The school has a keen focus on improving pupils' reading. Teachers support pupils who fall behind in their reading to catch up quickly. As a result, pupils swiftly learn to read and develop a love of reading.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2019 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 40% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Giles CofE Primary School
Term dates
St Giles CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see West Sussex's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
118 pupils
140 places
22 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Haywards Heath
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Haywards Heath
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
114
Total Pupils
52
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
11.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,389
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,724
Per pupil
£718k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
104
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Giles CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Giles CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Giles CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is St Giles CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Giles CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Giles CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Giles CofE Primary School?
St Giles CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at St Giles CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Giles CofE Primary School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Giles CofE Primary School?
St Giles CofE Primary School has around 114 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Giles CofE Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Giles CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Giles CofE Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming St Giles CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Giles CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Giles CofE Primary School?
St Giles CofE Primary School is at Church Lane, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7AY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)