Colgate Primary School
Horsham, RH13 6HS · West Sussex · primary school
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126th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 bridge the gap between the current 50.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve results since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Colgate Primary School
Overview
Colgate Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils are enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate high levels of engagement because teachers support and guide them to do their best. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils being polite, considerate, and respectful of difference.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive behaviour and conduct, with bullying being rare due to high expectations and a culture of kindness.
- The curriculum is engaging and ambitious, with progressively sequenced vocabulary, knowledge, and skills developed year on year.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are confident in teaching phonics, and pupils quickly become confident and fluent readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well, supported by detailed guidance and training for staff.
- Staff work extremely well as a team, feeling trusted and valued by leaders who consider workload when making changes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is sufficiently adapted to enable all pupils to achieve well from their different starting points, as not all teachers currently adapt it closely enough.
- Leaders must sharpen expectations for assessment procedures to ensure all teachers are clear about checking pupil learning, as systems are not as strong in some subjects as others.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture across the school, regular staff training, and active collaboration with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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