SchoolScoresWarnham CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Freeman Road, Warnham, Rh12 3rq, Horsham, RH12 3RQ
01403 265230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 February 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 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% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 1% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Horsham. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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
25 pupils in this year group.
48% — 12 points below the West Sussex average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 72 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.5 · 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.
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 28th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 16th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 30 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 27 state primary schools in Horsham. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 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
- Holbrook Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trafalgar Community Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Greenway Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shelley Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Heath Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arunside School, Horsham 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Catholic Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingslea Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Warnham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Warnham CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Warnham CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Warnham CofE Primary School?
83% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Warnham CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Warnham CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Warnham CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 125998.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.