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St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

Horsham, RH20 1LWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#13,374
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

St James' CofE Primary School in Coldwaltham is a small Church of England primary with just 53 pupils on roll, roughly half its capacity of 105. That small size is a defining feature: the school serves a rural community in the Horsham area, and its intake reflects a broadly typical mix for the region. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.2%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 20 applications for just 6 places, with all 6 first-preference offers accepted. That works out at over three applicants per place, a strong signal that local families are keen to get in. The school is mixed, takes children from age 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Elizabeth Martin. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, rated the school Good across all five graded categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Lane, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 1LW
HeadteacherElizabeth Martin
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils53
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity53 / 105 (50% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubChessCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.