Holbrook Primary School
Horsham, RH12 5PP · West Sussex · primary school
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26th 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 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Holbrook Primary School
Overview
Holbrook Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and learn in an environment that values them as individuals. The school fosters strong relationships and high expectations, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. Leaders maintain an ambitious vision of ‘Aiming high, succeeding together’, supported by effective emotional and academic provision.
Strengths
- Pupils feel very safe, with rare bullying incidents and confidence in speaking to adults about concerns.
- Reading is a top priority, described as ‘the gateway’ to learning, with a well-structured phonics approach ensuring pupils become confident readers by Year 6.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with older pupils using correct mathematical language consistently well to justify answers in reasoning and problem-solving.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and provide stimulating lessons, encouraging pupils to apply knowledge across different subjects.
- Staff benefit from a culture of strong support, high levels of trust, and opportunities for professional development.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the sequence of knowledge pupils need to learn precisely enough, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge and deepen their understanding as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where safeguarding is seen as everyone’s responsibility and staff are very well trained.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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