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Arunside School, Horsham

Horsham, RH12 1RRPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
76 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#7,929
of 13,686 nationally

About Arunside School, Horsham

Arunside School in Horsham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is effectively full, with 416 pupils against a capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.8%, which is notably below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 196 applications for just 59 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.32. Of those, 76 were first-preference applications, and only 55 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition signals that the school is a popular choice among Horsham families, and securing a place often depends on proximity or other admission criteria. The school does not have a religious character, so its oversubscription is driven purely by its reputation and local desirability rather than faith-based admissions.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlackbridge Lane, Horsham, Horsham, RH12 1RR
HeadteacherDonna Jagger
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)11.8%
School Capacity416 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

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