SchoolScoresBohunt Horsham
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed
Part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Bailey Road, Horsham, RH12 6AP
01403 627430 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
239 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
West Sussex comparisons use the 21 of its 41 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 82 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 62% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 166 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 62% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Sussex figures pool parents at the West Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
125 pupils in this year group.
59% — 13 points above the West Sussex average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.5 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 234 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 305 |
| Of those, offered a place | 226 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 790 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 185 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 17.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7% | 16.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Lower than 68% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 23.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7 | 16.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.18% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 85% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Horsham. Higher than 61% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
- Millais School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Forest School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tanbridge House School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bohunt Horsham's Ofsted rating?
Bohunt Horsham was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2023.
How did Bohunt Horsham do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bohunt Horsham?
84% of the 239 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bohunt Horsham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bohunt Horsham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 305 families put Bohunt Horsham as their first choice for 234 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 226 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147187.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.