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Amberley CofE Primary School

Horsham, BN18 9NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Amberley CofE Primary School

Amberley CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in West Sussex, serving just 45 pupils from ages 4 to 11 in the Horsham area. With a capacity of 70, it is one of the smaller state primaries in the local authority, which contains 226 primary schools in total. In the local landscape, it sits among peers that include Barns Green Primary School, Heron Way Primary School, and Aldingbourne Primary School, all of which rank closely on the school finder’s scoring system. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 11 applications for just 4 places, with only 2 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.75, suggesting strong local demand despite the school’s modest size. Headteacher Elizabeth Martin leads a setting where 26.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average, and the school’s religious character as Church of England is reflected in its on-site chapel.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, Arundel, Horsham, BN18 9NB
HeadteacherElizabeth Martin
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils45
Free School Meals (FSM)26.7%
School Capacity45 / 70 (64% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubGardeningScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: amberleyschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amberley CofE Primary School

Amberley CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.