Warnham CofE Primary School
Horsham, RH12 3RQ · West Sussex · primary school
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102nd 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warnham CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cooking Club, Kids with Bricks, Young Voices, ACB Football Training, Dodgeball, American Flag Football, Dance, and Arts & Crafts. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Warnham CofE Primary School
Overview
Warnham C of E Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. It is described as a ‘happy, friendly place’ where pupils are polite, kind, and motivated to learn within a close-knit community underpinned by values of ‘thankfulness’, ‘love’ and ‘courage’.
Strengths
- Reading is highly valued, with phonics taught well by knowledgeable staff who swiftly identify and support pupils needing extra help.
- Staff in mathematics and English use expert subject knowledge to pre-empt misconceptions, helping pupils feel secure and confident in their understanding.
- Pupils develop independence through initiatives like ‘editing stations’ and peer support roles, fostering high levels of concentration and care for one another.
- Behaviour is a strength, with pupils showing respect and benefiting from warm relationships where staff ‘treat us with respect’.
- Leaders are methodical in embedding improvements, and governors perform their roles effectively while staff trust that leaders care about their well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, there is not a consistently sharp link between lesson activities and intended learning, meaning pupils may not recall or apply learning as effectively as they could.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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