The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Donna Jagger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenway Junior School
Primary · 885m away
Trafalgar Community Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Shelley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Aurora Vincent House School
Independent · 1.4km away
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
16 plus · 1.6km away
Horsham Nursery School
Nursery · 2.2km away
Kingslea Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
North Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Arunside School, Horsham's Ofsted rating?
Arunside School, Horsham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arunside School, Horsham?
Arunside School, Horsham currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arunside School, Horsham take?
Arunside School, Horsham caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arunside School, Horsham?
Arunside School, Horsham is in Horsham, RH12 1RR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arunside School, Horsham have a sixth form?
No, Arunside School, Horsham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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