The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Terry Ryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tates Way, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3HW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rudgwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rudgwick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rudgwick Primary School?
Rudgwick Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rudgwick Primary School take?
Rudgwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rudgwick Primary School?
Rudgwick Primary School is in Horsham, RH12 3HW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rudgwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rudgwick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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