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Kilnwood Vale Primary School

Horsham, RH12 0BZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Kilnwood Vale Primary School

Kilnwood Vale Primary School in Horsham is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 97 applications for its 60 Reception places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.62 applicants per place. Of those 97, 60 were first-preference applications, and 59 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost every family who put it top of their list secured a spot. The school currently has 349 pupils on roll. Its proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.7%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Jo Read. It also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which may be a practical draw for working parents in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCalvert Link, Faygate, Horsham, Horsham, RH12 0BZ
HeadteacherJo Read
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils349
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningDramaScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: kilnwoodvaleschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kilnwood Vale 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.