Bohunt Horsham
Horsham, RH12 6AP · West Sussex · all-through school
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18th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 508 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.0 · 53 | 30% | 1.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 10% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bohunt Horsham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play rugby, visit Downing Street, attend a Year 7 Big Camp, and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,294 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,620. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Bohunt Horsham
Overview
This is a new school that has grown quickly, maintaining a “highly positive culture” supported by effective systems and processes. Pupils benefit from staff who know their individual needs well, using innovative technology to provide immediate feedback and support. The report highlights a “family feel” where pupils are considerate, ambitious, and confident in their safety and well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally positive” attitudes, behaving well and engaging in respectful debate.
- Teachers effectively use digital classroom technology to identify learning gaps and provide timely help.
- The planned curriculum helps pupils develop subject knowledge to become “active citizens in the world beyond school.”
- Pastoral care teams are “quick to provide guidance and support,” ensuring pupils know whom to talk to.
- Leaders provide specific training to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from adaptations.
Areas to improve
- The school must address variation in curriculum implementation in a small number of subjects, where staff understanding is less secure, to ensure pupils learn as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.0 |
| 2024/25 | 49.5 |
| 2025/26 | 47.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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