St Andrew's CofE Primary School
118%
Capacity
165
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 165 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nathan Golbey, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4642nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 35 in Horsham.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 25 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.
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, St Andrew's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Nuthurst Street, Horsham, Horsham, RH13 6LH |
| Headteacher | Nathan Golbey |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 140 (118% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4642nd of 13,686
Nationally
652nd of 2,034
In South East
9th of 35
In Horsham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
8%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Nuthurst Street, Horsham
Horsham, RH13 6LH
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