SchoolScoresSlinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
The Street, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0RR
01403 790253 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Horsham comparisons use the 17 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Horsham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 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. Horsham figures pool parents at the Horsham 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
18% — 42 points below the West Sussex average, and 44 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 27% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 65 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 29th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 27 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- Rudgwick Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shelley Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warnham CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barns Green Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arunside School, Horsham 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Catholic Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School's Ofsted rating?
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2023.
How did Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 18% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 44 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School?
90% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School as their first choice for 17 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 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 125995.
- 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, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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