St Peter's CofE Primary School, Henfield

In its own words: "St Peter’s is a distinctively Christian school, at the centre of a thriving community, where children discover God’s love as we equip them to grow in resourcefulness, resilience, respect and the courage to aim high. Through outstanding learning opportunities, and our inclusive approach, our vision is to unlock the potential in everyone."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 6:00pm.

On phones, the school says: "Peter’s is a Smartphone Free School."

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am and an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put St Peter's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's CofE Primary School are Ashurst CofE Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Jolesfield CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Albourne Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Twineham CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Requires improvement, 86% reading, 57% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Peter's CofE Primary School.

St Peter's CofE Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Hurst Education Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 66 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 10 (2.8%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Peter's CofE Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broomfield Road (opposite), 250 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

In 2024/25, St Peter's CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.