The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Finula Farr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School take?
St John's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School is in Horsham, RH12 1RR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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