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Jolesfield CofE Primary School

Horsham, RH13 8JJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,120
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLittleworth Lane, Horsham, Horsham, RH13 8JJ
HeadteacherVicky Price
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils151
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity151 / 210 (72% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Jolesfield 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.