St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Horsham, RH12 1JL · West Sussex · primary school
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73rd 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 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the SUPA Club and VIM Club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the SUPA and VIM clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Mary’s CofE (Aided) Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere where pupils are “kind and respectful” and feel “safe, happy and well supported.” Leaders have successfully addressed recent challenges, particularly in phonics, while maintaining high expectations for academic learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “high attendance rates” and “positive attitudes to learning,” with low rates of persistent absence.
- Staff provide careful planning and support for pupils who are “new to the country” or speak English as an additional language.
- The school has successfully improved phonics outcomes, which are now “in line with national statistics,” following targeted staff training.
- A “thoughtful and comprehensive” personal development programme promotes “fundamental British values such as acceptance.”
- Arrangements for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fit for purpose,” with precise identification of needs.
Areas to improve
- Ensure curriculum sequencing and assessment use enable pupils to “learn consistently well across the whole curriculum,” as precision is currently variable.
- Review and refine monitoring approaches to ensure “no aspect of the school declines” while leaders focus on specific improvement priorities.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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