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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Horsham, RH20 2ANPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#9,491
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Horsham is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and its current roll of 312 sits well below its official capacity of 420. That gap suggests the school has room to grow, yet demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 57 applications for just 31 places, with 28 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.84 confirms it’s a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.2%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a relatively mixed catchment. Headteacher Samantha Copus leads a Church of England school that, based on its intake profile, draws families from across the local area who value its inclusive, faith-based character. The school’s religious character is a defining feature, though the data doesn’t specify any admissions priority for churchgoers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLink Lane, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 2AN
HeadteacherSamantha Copus
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils312
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity312 / 420 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosLibraryDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisFootballCross CountryCricketGymnasticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessEco ClubDramaChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England 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.