St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Horsham, RH13 6LH · West Sussex · primary school
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29th 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils’ behaviour is “consistently excellent” and they are “impressively kind and respectful.” The school provides an “ambitious curriculum” and “exceptional” personal development, fostering a calm environment where pupils achieve well and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable” behaviour and “excellent attitudes to learning,” showing high levels of concentration and a determination to succeed.
- The teaching of reading is a high priority, with staff following a sequenced phonics programme that helps pupils decode accurately and develop a “deep love of reading.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with staff supporting pupils to develop a “deep understanding of tolerance and respect” and preparing them for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders have designed a carefully sequenced curriculum, and teachers use secure subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly, building pupils’ confidence and independence.
- Governors are effective, providing support and challenge, while staff appreciate initiatives to reduce workload, such as adjustments to marking policies.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils’ long-term recall of content is “less well developed” than in others, meaning their retention over time is “less secure.” Leaders should refine teaching to ensure pupils achieve highly across the entire curriculum.
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 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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