St John's Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Finula Farr, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9852nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 35 in Horsham.
St John's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, St John's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, Horsham, RH12 1RR |
| Headteacher | Finula Farr |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9852nd of 13,686
Nationally
1457th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 35
In Horsham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham
Horsham, RH12 1RR
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