Balcombe Cofe Primary School
URN: 150828 • Haywards Heath RH17 6HS
Overview
- Name
- Balcombe Cofe Primary School
- URN
- 150828
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Millbanks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01444811403
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6HS
Summary
Balcombe CofE Primary School, located in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 141 pupils and a capacity of 150. The school operates under the ethos of being respectful, ambitious, resilient, caring, creative, and curious, aiming to help each child achieve their best. In June 2023, the school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to quality education.
The curriculum at Balcombe is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, alongside a variety of creative and physical activities. The school also emphasizes the importance of personal development through its PSHE programme and offers extracurricular opportunities, including sports and music lessons.
Balcombe CofE Primary School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement through initiatives like the Friends of Balcombe School (PTA). The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing support for mental health and online safety, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.
The curriculum at Balcombe is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, alongside a variety of creative and physical activities. The school also emphasizes the importance of personal development through its PSHE programme and offers extracurricular opportunities, including sports and music lessons.
Balcombe CofE Primary School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement through initiatives like the Friends of Balcombe School (PTA). The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing support for mental health and online safety, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 141
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 67
- FSM %
- 9.20
- Open date
- 2024-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 141 | 74 | 67 | 150 | 9.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 |
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