Shelley Primary School
Horsham, RH12 3LU · West Sussex · primary school
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144th 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 4,206 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shelley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Read & Make Club, Spanish, and Chelsea Football Club. Sports include boys and girls football, netball, gymnastics, dodgeball, ball skills, and karate, alongside dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Shelley Primary School
Overview
Shelley Primary School is described as a "welcoming place" where pupils are "happy," "respectful," and feel "safe." While the school offers a broad curriculum and strong personal development opportunities, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistencies in how knowledge is taught and retained.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "highly positive attitudes to their education" and settle quickly into routines.
- The school has "prioritised reading" with a "clearly structured approach" to phonics that helps pupils catch up swiftly.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich range of opportunities" for personal development, including clubs and leadership roles like "house captains."
- Staff work "effectively with external agencies" to support pupil welfare, and parents are "very positive" about the school.
- Early years provision is rated Good, with Reception pupils developing confidence in numbers to prepare for Key Stage 1.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not implemented consistently across all subjects," leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding.
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment information to "consolidate and deepen" learning, meaning pupils cannot always "recall and apply knowledge securely."
- Governors must ensure they use full performance data to "check the impact of the curriculum" and hold leaders to account, as their work is currently at an "early stage."
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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