Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 3 Blackthorns Close Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2UA |
| Phone | 01444454866 |
| Reference Number | 141892 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.81%
Girls: 46.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.9% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2018-11-01 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-03-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield | ||
| 2012-02-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-02-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 19 | 1 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Lindfield Primary Academy
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0.16 miles |
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Warden Park Primary Academy
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0.75 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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0.92 miles |
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
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0.92 miles |
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Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3RX |
0.98 miles |
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Harlands Primary School
Penland Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1PJ |
1.04 miles |
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Great Walstead School
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1.41 miles |
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Bolnore Village Primary School
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1.82 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Vicarage Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7PB |
1.84 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5BQ |
2.11 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Holmans, Street Lane, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6UQ |
2.96 miles |
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Wivelsfield Primary School
South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QN |
3.19 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
3.33 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
3.33 miles |
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St Giles CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7AY |
3.4 miles |
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8JT |
3.58 miles |
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Balcombe Cofe Primary School
London Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HS |
4.2 miles |
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0DP |
4.25 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RJ |
4.26 miles |
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The Gattons Infant School
Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SL |
4.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oathall Community College
Appledore Gardens, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ |
0.26 miles |
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Warden Park Secondary Academy
Broad Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5DP |
2.03 miles |
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Ardingly College
College Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ |
2.28 miles |
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Central Education Ltd
Yew Tree Farm, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ |
2.49 miles |
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Chailey Heritage School
Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF |
3.51 miles |
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Hambrook School
Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HY |
3.76 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic College
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8GA |
4.12 miles |
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Burgess Hill Girls
Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG |
4.27 miles |
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The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA |
4.37 miles |
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Cumnor House School
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4.44 miles |
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Woodlands Meed
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4.45 miles |
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Philpots Manor School
[Postcode RH19 4PR], West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4PR |
4.47 miles |
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Farney Close School
Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5RD |
4.77 miles |