Which is the best primary school in Horsham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Heron Way Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Horsham, with 95% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Horsham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Horsham?

26 primary schools in Horsham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Horsham, ranked

The 26 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Heron Way Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

95%

expected standard
2
Barns Green Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
3
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
4
Kingslea Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
5
St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

33%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
6
All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
7
Arunside School, Horsham
Community school

5%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
8
Holbrook Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
9
Leechpool Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
10
Castlewood Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
11
Jolesfield CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
12
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

19%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
13
Southwater Junior Academy
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
14
North Heath Community Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
15
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
16
William Penn School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
17
Shelley Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
18
St John's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
19
Greenway Junior School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
20
Colgate Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
21
Rudgwick Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
22
Shipley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
23
Warnham CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

12%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
24
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
25
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
Community school

5%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
26
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

18%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Horsham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Heron Way Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Horsham, with 95% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Horsham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Horsham?: 26 primary schools in Horsham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.