St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Horsham, RH13 8QZ · West Sussex · primary school
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2nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 4,266 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 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
How does the new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have "high ambitions for all pupils," which are "realised in practice" through high achievement across the curriculum. Pupils are "very well prepared for their secondary education," benefiting from an "ambitious curriculum" and "exemplary" behaviour in a "warm, nurturing" environment.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with attainment typically "above national averages," including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Attendance is high, supported by leaders who "intervene swiftly" and use a "tailored approach" to address persistent absence.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils showing "care, compassion and understanding" and bullying being "not tolerated."
- Staff use "excellent subject knowledge" to provide clear explanations, helping pupils "think deeply" and make "meaningful connections across subjects."
- Inclusion is "at the forefront," with staff skilfully adapting teaching so all pupils access the curriculum "meaningfully."
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "continue to refine and embed the school’s improvement priorities" to "deliver transformational impact for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils "are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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