The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of HORSHAM LEARNING ALLIANCE
Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ
01403 210822 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
927 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130847), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 32% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 60% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.2 | 34.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
37 subjects, 2,254 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 272 | 28% | 51% | 40% |
| Psychology | 161 | 16% | 31% | 19% |
| Economics | 129 | 6% | 33% | 26% |
| Biology | 122 | 16% | 37% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 117 | 3% | 16% | 16% |
| Sociology | 117 | 6% | 21% | 20% |
| Physics | 110 | 25% | 49% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 104 | 17% | 43% | 30% |
| Government and Politics | 102 | 5% | 25% | 26% |
| History | 98 | 5% | 19% | 23% |
| Geography | 97 | 4% | 20% | 23% |
| English Literature | 76 | 5% | 21% | 23% |
| English Language and Literature | 63 | 6% | 19% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 61 | 10% | 33% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 57 | 42% | 72% | 59% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 57 | 2% | 11% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 56 | 16% | 36% | 38% |
| Film Studies | 52 | 0% | 12% | 17% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 46 | 4% | 26% | 19% |
| Law | 41 | 27% | 44% | 17% |
| Environmental Science | 38 | 3% | 11% | 14% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 34 | 3% | 6% | 17% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 32 | 3% | 31% | 24% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 30 | 13% | 20% | 15% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 29 | 0% | 17% | 19% |
| Electronics | 28 | 14% | 36% | 32% |
| Geology | 22 | 0% | 32% | 25% |
| French | 20 | 15% | 50% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 19 | 5% | 21% | 32% |
| Spanish | 18 | 17% | 33% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 14 | 14% | 36% | 36% |
| Dance | 13 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Music | 8 | 0% | 13% | 29% |
| German | 6 | 0% | 33% | 42% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chinese, Polish, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,017 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130847), before it changed to its current form.
88% — 10 points above the West Sussex average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 37% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
940 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130847), before it changed to its current form.
67% — 13 points above the West Sussex average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 67% | 54% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 65% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Millais School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Forest School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tanbridge House School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bohunt Horsham 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Farlington School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 14% A*/A at A level
- Christ's Hospital 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 36% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham's Ofsted rating?
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B- was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152062.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.