Hassocks Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chancellors Park Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EY |
| Reference Number | 125933 |
Hassocks Infant School demonstrates a good level of overall effectiveness following its first routine inspection in 14 years. The school has made significant improvements to its curriculum, promoting an ambitious approach for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who display good behaviour and positive attitudes within a strong community atmosphere. However, there are areas of inconsistency, particularly in Year 1 reading practices, which impacts pupils' fluency and confidence in reading. Addressing these inconsistencies alongside developing teachers' subject knowledge in weaker areas will be crucial for further improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.13%
Girls: 51.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 38 | 88 |
| 2 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.2% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for pupil achievement.
- Outstanding early years provision that fosters exceptional progress.
- High-quality curriculum design and ambitious expectations for all pupils.
- Effective teaching of phonics in Reception.
- Supportive and engaged parent community.
- Strong safeguarding practices ensuring pupil safety and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in Year 1 reading support impacting fluency.
- Variable subject knowledge among teachers affecting curriculum delivery.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 48 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Windmills Junior School
Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LS |
0.33 miles |
|
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU |
1.38 miles |
|
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9UY |
1.76 miles |
|
London Meed Community Primary School
Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9YQ |
1.77 miles |
|
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0DP |
2.01 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RJ |
2.12 miles |
|
Southway Junior School
Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU |
2.36 miles |
|
The Gattons Infant School
Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SL |
2.39 miles |
|
Albourne Church of England Primary School
The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9DH |
2.8 miles |
|
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8JT |
2.82 miles |
|
Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
2.92 miles |
|
Plumpton Primary School
Southdowns, Plumpton Green, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3EB |
3.66 miles |
|
Wivelsfield Primary School
South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QN |
3.92 miles |
|
Patcham Junior School
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA |
4.21 miles |
|
Carden Nursery and Primary School
County Oak Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8LU |
4.27 miles |
|
Twineham CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Twineham, Haywards Heath, Avon, RH17 5NR |
4.28 miles |
|
Coldean Primary School
Kenwards, Coldean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9EN |
4.35 miles |
|
Patcham Infant School
Highview Avenue South, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8WW |
4.37 miles |
|
Westdene Primary School
Bankside, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5GN |
4.57 miles |
|
Bolnore Village Primary School
Updown Hill, Bolnore Village, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4GD |
4.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Downlands Community School
Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP |
0.27 miles |
|
Hurstpierpoint College
College Lane, Hassocks, BN6 9JS |
1.63 miles |
|
Woodlands Meed
Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EY |
1.85 miles |
|
The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA |
1.93 miles |
|
Burgess Hill Girls
Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG |
1.99 miles |
|
Hambrook School
Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HY |
2.61 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic College
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8GA |
2.94 miles |
|
LVS Hassocks
London Road, Sayers Common, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9HT |
3.27 miles |
|
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE |
3.48 miles |
|
Patcham High School
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB |
4.31 miles |
|
Farney Close School
Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5RD |
4.9 miles |