The short version
75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Harrington
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Guildford Road, West Sussex, RH12 3PQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is New Barn School a selective school?
Yes. New Barn School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is New Barn School's Ofsted rating?
New Barn School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Barn School?
New Barn School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Barn School take?
New Barn School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is New Barn School?
New Barn School is in RH12 3PQ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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