Best 3 Secondary schools in Haywards Heath – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Warden Park Secondary Academy (Secondary) in Haywards Heath; Oathall Community College (Secondary) in Haywards Heath — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Warden Park Secondary Academy and Oathall Community College. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Warden Park Secondary Academy), published Feb 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Warden Park Secondary Academy (Feb 2017). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 2,850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–10–15%; all within the Sussex Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Warden Park Secondary Academy RH17 5DP	Oathall Community College RH16 2AQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school
Location	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5DP	Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2AQ
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Feb 2017	2 8 Nov 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1500	1350
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Sussex Learning Trust	West Sussex (938)
Website	www.wardenpark.co.uk	www.oathall.org
Telephone	01444457881	01444414001
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Warden Park Secondary Academy

RH17 5DP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 5DP
Ofsted: 2 27 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sussex Learning Trust
Website: www.wardenpark.co.uk
Telephone: 01444457881

Oathall Community College

RH16 2AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 2AQ
Ofsted: 2 8 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.oathall.org
Telephone: 01444414001

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.