SchoolScoresQueen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
Special school · All-through, ages 2 to 19 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NW
01403 266215 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 11 October 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
0% — 60 points below the West Sussex average, and 62 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 0% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 0% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 0% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": No figure published.
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
100% — 6 points above the West Sussex average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 100% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 26% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 0% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 100% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round. It caters for: Severe learning difficulties.
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 28.0% | 39.1%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 100.0% | 99.9%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 0.0% | 0.1%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 13.9% | 10.7%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 12.5% | 11.3%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 36.4% | 34.7%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 5.5 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 6.1 | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 10.2% | 11.4%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby special schools
- Aurora Vincent House School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 126160.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.