Kingslea Primary School
Horsham, RH13 5PS · West Sussex · primary school
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5th 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 6.9/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingslea Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in May 2026 assessed the school under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 428 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Kingslea Primary School
Overview
Kingslea Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "celebrated as individuals" and feel safe, happy, and eager to attend. The report highlights a "deeply embedded inclusive culture" where leaders maintain a "razor-sharp focus" on strengths while striving for even higher outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with national test results "typically above average" and disadvantaged pupils performing in line with or exceeding their peers.
- Attendance is high and above the national average, supported by "productive relationships with families" and timely action on barriers.
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils demonstrating "highly respectful conduct" in a calm, purposeful environment where bullying is rare.
- Teaching is "consistently high quality," featuring clear modelling, rigorous phonics instruction, and effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs.
- Inclusion is a "significant strength," with precise identification of needs and tailored support ensuring all pupils access learning and develop independence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to develop exceptionally high standards of teaching across the curriculum" to ensure a "transformational impact on outcomes for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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