The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Emma McLaughlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Normandy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1JL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School take?
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is in Horsham, RH12 1JL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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