Kilnwood Vale Primary School
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Capacity
349
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Kilnwood Vale Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kilnwood Vale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Read, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Kilnwood Vale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kilnwood Vale Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, Kilnwood Vale 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Calvert Link, Faygate, Horsham, Horsham, RH12 0BZ |
| Headteacher | Jo Read |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. 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.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Calvert Link, Faygate, Horsham
Horsham, RH12 0BZ
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