The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month 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 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Newbold (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Hordens, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0PJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barns Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barns Green Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barns Green Primary School?
Barns Green Primary School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barns Green Primary School take?
Barns Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barns Green Primary School?
Barns Green Primary School is in Horsham, RH13 0PJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barns Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barns Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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