What is the best primary school in West Sussex?

On our composite score, Heron Way Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in West Sussex, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in West Sussex?

There are 215 primary schools in West Sussex with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in West Sussex ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in West Sussex?

Applications for Reception places in West Sussex starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in West Sussex

Compare 215 top-rated primary schools in West Sussex, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Heron Way Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Heron Way Primary School vs Kingslea Primary School

The best primary schools in West Sussex

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Heron Way Primary School

Kingslea Primary School

St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Barns Green Primary School

Blackthorns Community Primary School

Castlewood Primary School

Bury CofE Primary School

Chidham Parochial Primary School

Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Seymour Primary School

Arundel CofE Primary School

Halsford Park Primary School

Downsbrook Primary School

Broadfield Primary Academy

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley

Camelsdale Primary School

Northchapel Community Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Aldingbourne Primary School

Broadwater CofE Primary School

Handcross Primary School

St Augustine's CofE Primary School

Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

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