Ashington CofE Primary School
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Ashington CofE Primary School
Ashington CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashington CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adele Buck, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11936th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 35 in Horsham.
Ashington CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashington CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, Ashington CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Foster Lane, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 3PG |
| Headteacher | Adele Buck |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11936th of 13,686
Nationally
1787th of 2,034
In South East
32nd of 35
In Horsham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Foster Lane, Pulborough
Horsham, RH20 3PG
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