Warden Park Secondary Academy, Haywards Heath
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Warden Park creates a calm, inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. The school offers an extensive enrichment programme that develops talents and character alongside a rigorous curriculum, with particular strength in supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND. Pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and are well-prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme that shapes character and creates an 'open-minded community'
- Strong focus on inclusion with high aspirations for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Rigorous approach to attendance improvement, now exceeding national average in some groups
- Calm, respectful school environment with rare bullying and suspensions well below national average
- Knowledgeable teachers who use questioning effectively to challenge pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to use assessment checks more precisely to identify individual pupil misunderstandings and adapt teaching accordingly
- Outcomes for disadvantaged pupils require further development to close remaining gaps
- Some pupils do not receive precise next steps to help them improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Annual fundraising activities, community service (serving lunch to elderly residents), extensive enrichment activities across curriculum areas, careers education, sports, clubs and wider opportunities
Warden Park Secondary Academy is a high-performing school with strong leadership and an inclusive culture. The school has made rapid improvements in attendance, behaviour, and curriculum design while maintaining above-average outcomes.
At a Glance
12.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
58
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,541 pupils
1,500 capacity
41 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Haywards Heath
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Haywards Heath
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.73412%
Overall absence
20.35967%
Persistent absence
1,557
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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