Southway Junior School

About Southway Junior School

Southway Junior School is a community school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 362 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

362 / 360 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU

Phone

01444233824

Headteacher

Vanessa Smith

Website

www.southwayjunior.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southway Junior School?

Southway Junior School is a community school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Southway Junior School have?

Southway Junior School has 362 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Southway Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Southway Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Southway Junior School?

Southway Junior School is located at Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU.