The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Kim Sheik (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArunside School, Horsham
Primary · 1.4km away
Greenway Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
New Barn School
Independent · 1.7km away
Trafalgar Community Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Aurora Vincent House School
Independent · 2.2km away
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
16 plus · 2.4km away
Warnham CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shelley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shelley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shelley Primary School?
Shelley Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shelley Primary School take?
Shelley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shelley Primary School?
Shelley Primary School is in Horsham, RH12 3LU, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shelley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shelley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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