Handcross Primary School
URN: 125932 • Haywards Heath RH17 6HB
Overview
- Name
- Handcross Primary School
- URN
- 125932
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Bondonno (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01444400291
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6HB
Summary
Handcross Primary School is a mixed community school located in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 248 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prioritises a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy, fostering a culture of life-long learning through a rich and engaging curriculum.
The curriculum at Handcross includes a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, with a focus on high-quality reading and writing experiences. The school employs a mastery approach to mathematics and offers a variety of subjects, including physical education, French, and science, ensuring a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school promotes outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, encouraging hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
Handcross Primary is committed to inclusivity and provides equal opportunities for all pupils in terms of curriculum access and extracurricular activities. The school community is actively involved in supporting each child's development, with a dedicated staff and governance structure aimed at achieving high standards and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Handcross includes a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, with a focus on high-quality reading and writing experiences. The school employs a mastery approach to mathematics and offers a variety of subjects, including physical education, French, and science, ensuring a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school promotes outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, encouraging hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
Handcross Primary is committed to inclusivity and provides equal opportunities for all pupils in terms of curriculum access and extracurricular activities. The school community is actively involved in supporting each child's development, with a dedicated staff and governance structure aimed at achieving high standards and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 248
- Boys
- 138
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 10.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 248 | 138 | 110 | 210 | 10.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 138 | 109 | 210 | 15.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 260 | 133 | 127 | 210 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 260 | 133 | 127 | 240 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 240 | 116 | 124 | 240 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 241 | 121 | 120 | 240 | 8.70 |
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