Jolesfield CofE Primary School
About Jolesfield CofE Primary School
Jolesfield CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary in the Horsham area of West Sussex, a local authority with 226 primary schools. Among these, the school ranks 43rd overall, placing it comfortably within the top quarter of its local peers. Its closest competitors in the LA rankings include Barns Green Primary School, Heron Way Primary School, and Aldingbourne Primary School, all of which sit slightly higher on the scoreboard. Jolesfield itself holds a ranking score of 67, measured by the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. The school is relatively small, with 151 pupils against a capacity of 210, and just 9. 3 per cent of children eligible for free school meals. It operates as a mixed, non-selective primary for ages 5 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision, and is led by headteacher Vicky Price.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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