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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Burgess Hill · RH15 9RJ

Ages 4–11 · 433 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-02-08

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

433 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
433
Boys / girls
214 / 219
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
433 / 420 (103%)
Free school meals
5.5%
FSM pupils
24
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Natalie McCarthy

Location

Address
School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Postcode
RH15 9RJ
Town
Burgess Hill
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Constituency
Mid Sussex
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, 433 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 5.5%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

Open schools in Burgess Hill
13
Primary schools in Burgess Hill
7
Academies among open schools in Burgess Hill
31% (4)
Open schools in RH15
13
Primary in RH15
7
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Primary in West Sussex LA
226

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS257%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM14.2%
    • Demand0.90

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  • The Gattons Infant School

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    • FSM10.8%
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  • Southway Junior School

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    • KS265%
    • Absence4.4%
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  • Sheddingdean Community Primary School

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    • KS267%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM17.1%
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  • Oak Tree Primary School

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    • FSM18.4%

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  • Hassocks Infant School

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    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM5.3%
    • Demand1.00

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  • St Lawrence CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    • KS271%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Natalie McCarthy
Telephone
01444235254
Website
http://www.st-wilfrids-burgesshill.w-sussex.sch.uk

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