Best Primary Schools in West Sussex 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 226 schools across West Sussex. Updated with 2025–26 data.

226

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

59%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Heron Way Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
🥈	Blackthorns Community Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥉	Singleton CofE Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
4.	Barns Green Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
5.	St Augustine's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
6.	Broadwater CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
7.	Fishbourne CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
8.	St Lawrence CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
9.	Arundel CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
10.	St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
11.	South Bersted CofE Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
12.	Seaside Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
13.	Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Primary	Good	69	View school
14.	Hilltop Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
15.	St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
16.	St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
17.	St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
18.	St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
19.	Leechpool Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
20.	Arunside School, Horsham Primary	Good	68	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in West Sussex?

There are 226 primary schools in West Sussex, of which 15 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in West Sussex?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Sussex is Heron Way Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in West Sussex?

Primary and secondary school applications in West Sussex are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Sussex council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in West Sussex?

7% of primary schools in West Sussex are rated Outstanding and 79% are rated Good. 74.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.