The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 25.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Leith View Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4ET
Town setting
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Horsham Nursery School
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Millais School
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Questions parents ask
What is Oakfields Primary School, Horsham's Ofsted rating?
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakfields Primary School, Horsham?
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakfields Primary School, Horsham take?
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakfields Primary School, Horsham?
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is in Horsham, RH12 4ET, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakfields Primary School, Horsham have a sixth form?
No, Oakfields Primary School, Horsham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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