North Heath Community Primary School
Horsham, RH12 5XL · West Sussex · primary school
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43rd 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Heath Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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 9.0% 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 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, rounders, cross country, tag rugby, and hockey, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve performance in the similar-intake comparison group? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about North Heath Community Primary School
Overview
North Heath Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and orderly environment" where pupils are "happy and secure." Leaders and governors demonstrate "ambition and experience," fostering a culture where staff are "highly supportive" and pupils feel "valued and listened to." The school maintains strong routines and positive relationships, ensuring that children grow in confidence and strive to meet high expectations for behaviour and effort.
Strengths
- Reading is of "central importance," with a "well-established phonics programme" and "rigorous assessment" ensuring pupils read well and enjoy books.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well developed in clearly sequenced steps," helping pupils build "strong foundations" and a "depth of understanding."
- Pupils behave well in a "kind place" with "warm and nurturing relationships," where bullying is "responded to quickly and resolved."
- Staff benefit from "curriculum teams" and collaboration with local schools, while pupils value responsibilities such as being "house captains" or on the "school council."
- Personal development is "well considered," fostering a "well-developed sense of equality" and inclusivity among pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "tightly aligned with their needs," as barriers to learning are not always considered precisely enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive training enabling staff to identify risks and report worries promptly, while pupils feel safe and know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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