The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
18%
-44.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
17% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Iain Campbell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
The Street, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0RR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School's Ofsted rating?
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School?
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School take?
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School?
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is in Horsham, RH13 0RR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School have a sixth form?
No, Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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