Sheddingdean Community Primary School

URN: 125958 • Burgess Hill RH15 8JT

Overview

Name
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
URN
125958
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
45.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Riley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01444246532
Website
Visit
Address
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 8JT

Summary

Sheddingdean Community Primary School, located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, is a mixed community school catering to 208 pupils aged 4 to 11. Established in 1987, the school provides a welcoming environment with modern facilities, including a library, teaching kitchen, and outdoor play areas. The school is designed to be accessible for all and promotes a vibrant learning atmosphere.

The ethos of Sheddingdean is encapsulated in its commitment to helping students "DISCOVER, LEARN, and ACHIEVE together." The curriculum is designed to engage students in a fun and supportive manner, with a focus on individual learning needs. The school also emphasizes the importance of well-being and community involvement, with an active parent association, Friends of Sheddingdean School Association (FOSSA), contributing to school life.

Admissions are managed by the Local Authority, with children typically starting in the academic year of their fifth birthday. The school encourages visits for prospective families to experience its inclusive and nurturing environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
208
Boys
109
Girls
99
FSM %
13.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 208 109 99 210 13.50
2024-09-11 200 107 93 210 11.00
2023-09-11 191 92 99 210 13.10
2022-09-11 191 92 99 210 13.10
2021-09-11 190 90 100 210 13.20
2020-09-11 188 91 97 210 12.20

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