The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Davenport (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Leechpool Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfields Primary School, Horsham
Primary · 385m away
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingslea Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Millais School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Horsham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
Special school · 1.3km away
Heron Way Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leechpool Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leechpool Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leechpool Primary School?
Leechpool Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leechpool Primary School take?
Leechpool Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leechpool Primary School?
Leechpool Primary School is in Horsham, RH13 6AG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leechpool Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leechpool Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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