What did Ofsted judge Northlands Wood Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Northlands Wood Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Northlands Wood Primary Academy?

Northlands Wood Primary Academy has 419 pupils on roll.

What ages does Northlands Wood Primary Academy take?

Northlands Wood Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Northlands Wood Primary Academy located?

Northlands Wood Primary Academy is located in Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX, West Sussex.

How do I apply to Northlands Wood Primary Academy?

Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Northlands Wood Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Northlands Wood Primary Academy was 0.881 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Northlands Wood Primary Academy?

When Northlands Wood Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with an Education Health and Care Plan; 2. Children Looked After (children in public care); 3. Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of oversubscription in any of the above categories, priority of placement is given to applicants who live nearest the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Northlands Wood Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Northlands Wood Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Northlands Wood Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Northlands Wood Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children with an Education Health and Care Plan
2Children Looked After (children in public care)
3Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds
4Children who live within the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy with brothers or sisters already at the school and who will still be there when the child starts
5Other children who live in the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy
6Children who live outside the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy with brothers or sisters already at the school and who will still be there when the child starts
7Other children who live outside the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy

If two applications tie: In the case of oversubscription in any of the above categories, priority of placement is given to applicants who live nearest the school.

Published by West Sussex County Council in the Information for Parents Appendix 1 for entry in September 2026: the oversubscription criteria of every school that does not use the county's standard list for community and voluntary controlled schools. The figure beside each criterion is the number of places allocated under it for September 2025 entry. Last place offered for September 2025: category 6, 1319.94 metres. Published by West Sussex County Council in the Information for Parents Appendix 1 for entry in September 2026: the oversubscription criteria of every school that does not use the county's standard list for community and voluntary controlled schools. The figure beside each criterion is the number of places allocated under it for September 2025 entry. Last place offered for September 2025: category 6, 1319.94 metres. Published by West Sussex County Council in the Information for Parents Appendix 1 for entry in September 2026: the oversubscription criteria of every school that does not use the county's standard list for community and voluntary controlled schools. The figure beside each criterion is the number of places allocated under it for September 2025 entry. Last place offered for September 2025: category 6, 1319.94 metres. Any child with an Education, Health and Care Plan issued under the Children and Families Act 2014, naming the school will automatically be admitted to that school, under section 324 of the Education Act 1996. Previously looked-after children (those who leave care under a special guardianship, residence or adoption order) evidence must be provided. Brothers or sisters may be half or step-siblings, adopted siblings or the child of the parent/carer's partner but must be living permanently at the same address. Distances measured in straight line from school to home using Ordnance Survey address point data.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Northlands Wood Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Northlands Wood Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Northlands Wood Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy has 419 pupils on roll.
What ages does Northlands Wood Primary Academy take?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Northlands Wood Primary Academy located?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy is located in Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX, West Sussex.
How do I apply to Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Northlands Wood Primary Academy was 0.881 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: When Northlands Wood Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with an Education Health and Care Plan; 2. Children Looked After (children in public care); 3. Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of oversubscription in any of the above categories, priority of placement is given to applicants who live nearest the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Northlands Wood Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Northlands Wood Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Northlands Wood Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children with an Education Health and Care Plan
2Children Looked After (children in public care)
3Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds
4Children who live within the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy with brothers or sisters already at the school and who will still be there when the child starts
5Other children who live in the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy
6Children who live outside the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy with brothers or sisters already at the school and who will still be there when the child starts
7Other children who live outside the catchment area for Northlands Wood Primary Academy

If two applications tie: In the case of oversubscription in any of the above categories, priority of placement is given to applicants who live nearest the school.

Northlands Wood Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Northlands Wood Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Northlands Wood Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy has 419 pupils on roll.
What ages does Northlands Wood Primary Academy take?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Northlands Wood Primary Academy located?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy is located in Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX, West Sussex.
How do I apply to Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Northlands Wood Primary Academy was 0.881 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: When Northlands Wood Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with an Education Health and Care Plan; 2. Children Looked After (children in public care); 3. Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of oversubscription in any of the above categories, priority of placement is given to applicants who live nearest the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Northlands Wood Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Northlands Wood Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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