The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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
- 129
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Winn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackhouse Road, Colgate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Colgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colgate Primary School?
Colgate Primary School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colgate Primary School take?
Colgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colgate Primary School?
Colgate Primary School is in Horsham, RH13 6HS, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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