Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
Horsham, RH12 4ET · West Sussex · primary school
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152nd 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 2,894 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 1.7/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| 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.
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% 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 July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the 2024 inspection rated the school Good, what specific improvements have been made to support reading and writing since then? How does the school structure its support for pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
Overview
Pupils are described as happy with positive attitudes, thriving in a school that prioritises well-being and strong personal development. The report states that the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all ‘Good’, noting that the curriculum has ‘improved rapidly’ since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Reading is ‘prioritised by the school’ with a ‘systematic approach’ to phonics, resulting in most pupils reading confidently by Year 6.
- Pupils are ‘responsible and respectful’, with staff maintaining ‘high expectations’ and managing behaviour incidents ‘swiftly and robustly’.
- The curriculum in core subjects is ‘sequenced carefully’ to help pupils build knowledge cumulatively, supported by effective training for staff.
- Personal development is central, with pupils engaging in musical performances, sports, and learning about resilience and health risks such as ‘substance abuse’.
- Governors ‘support and challenge staff effectively’, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not always check understanding thoroughly; the school should ensure staff use assessment information to help pupils ‘build on their prior knowledge successfully’.
- Some areas of the wider curriculum are not implemented as effectively as the strongest subjects; the school should ensure staff use training and monitoring so the ‘whole curriculum is delivered extremely well’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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