Southway Junior School
URN: 125941 • Burgess Hill RH15 9SU
Overview
- Name
- Southway Junior School
- URN
- 125941
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01444233824
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southway, Burgess Hill RH15 9SU
Summary
Southway Junior School is a community primary school located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with a mixed-gender enrollment of approximately 362 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 360. The school emphasizes a child-centred approach, aiming to foster individual strengths and ensure that every child achieves their potential. The ethos of the school is built around creating a stimulating and supportive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum at Southway is designed to be rich and engaging, encouraging active participation from students in planning their learning experiences. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, and various creative arts, alongside outdoor learning opportunities that utilize the school's extensive grounds, which feature a pond, adventure playground, and market garden.
Southway Junior School values strong partnerships with parents and the community, promoting lifelong learning and independence among its students. The school also provides various support services, including Special Educational Needs (SEND) resources and mental health initiatives, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to succeed.
The curriculum at Southway is designed to be rich and engaging, encouraging active participation from students in planning their learning experiences. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, and various creative arts, alongside outdoor learning opportunities that utilize the school's extensive grounds, which feature a pond, adventure playground, and market garden.
Southway Junior School values strong partnerships with parents and the community, promoting lifelong learning and independence among its students. The school also provides various support services, including Special Educational Needs (SEND) resources and mental health initiatives, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to succeed.
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 362
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 16.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 362 | 161 | 201 | 360 | 16.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 353 | 162 | 191 | 360 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 348 | 171 | 177 | 360 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 348 | 171 | 177 | 360 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 353 | 178 | 175 | 360 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 352 | 181 | 171 | 360 | 9.90 |
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