St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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