The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Quaker 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
64%
+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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Quaker
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Colin Brookes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Brooks Green Road, Coolham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is William Penn School's Ofsted rating?
William Penn School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Penn School?
William Penn School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Penn School take?
William Penn School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Penn School?
William Penn School is in Horsham, RH13 8GR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Penn School have a sixth form?
No, William Penn School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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