Balcombe Cofe Primary School

About Balcombe Cofe Primary School

Balcombe Cofe Primary School is an academy converter in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 141 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

141 / 150 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 April 2023

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 1 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

London Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HS

Phone

01444811403

Headteacher

Ben Turney

Website

http://www.balcombeschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Balcombe Cofe Primary School?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School is an academy converter in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Balcombe Cofe Primary School have?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School has 141 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Balcombe Cofe Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

How does Balcombe Cofe Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Balcombe Cofe Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Balcombe Cofe Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Balcombe Cofe Primary School is part of HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Balcombe Cofe Primary School?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School is located at London Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HS.