Twineham CofE Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
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Twineham CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath
Twineham 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 Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 18 schools in Haywards Heath with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 44% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Capacity
- 44% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Twineham CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Twineham CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% 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 88% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Twineham CofE Primary School
Across West Sussex, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Twineham CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Twineham CofE Primary School are Bolney CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 20% maths); Albourne Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths); St Lawrence CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 80% maths); and Southway Junior School (2.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths).
Twineham CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Bolney CofE Primary SchoolAlbourne Church of England Primary SchoolSt Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolSouthway Junior School
Who goes there
7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 4 (28.6%) 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
Twineham CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hassocks Rail Station, about 4.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Twineham CofE Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 21.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its March 2024 inspection - down from Good.
Rated Good for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 50% to 43% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
2.0
Avg class size
1.3
Infant (KS1)
2.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Twineham CofE Primary School
Term dates
Twineham CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Twineham CofE Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
44%
Available places
43 pupils
98 places
55 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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
42.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
14
Total Pupils
10
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
2.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,036
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,731
Per pupil
£457k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.7%
Overall absence
40.9%
Persistent absence
44
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Twineham CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Twineham CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Twineham CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Twineham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Twineham CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Twineham CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Twineham 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 Twineham CofE Primary School?
Twineham CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 44% of its 98 places.
How big are the classes at Twineham CofE Primary School?
Classes at Twineham CofE Primary School average 2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Twineham CofE Primary School?
Twineham CofE Primary School has around 14 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Twineham CofE Primary School?
9.7% of sessions were missed at Twineham CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 40.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Twineham CofE Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Twineham 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.
What are Twineham CofE Primary School's term dates?
Twineham CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Twineham CofE Primary School?
Twineham CofE Primary School is at Church Lane, Twineham, Haywards Heath, Avon, RH17 5NR.
Source: West Sussex term dates