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.

West Sussex has 226 primary schools, of which 10 (4%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 197 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in West Sussex are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Heron Way Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 2 schools in West Sussex. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in West Sussex follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

226
Total schools
10
Outstanding
4%
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 95 View school
🥈 Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
🥉 Arundel CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
4. Lindfield Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
5. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
6. Rose Green Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
7. St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Fishbourne CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. Trafalgar Community Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Southbourne Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Rose Green Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Hassocks Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. The Gattons Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Thomas A Becket Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Brook Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Southwater Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. St. Joseph's Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 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 10 (4%) 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?
4% of primary schools in West Sussex are rated Outstanding and 87% 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.