St Mary's CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
94
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 94 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Keeley Houston, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10889th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 35 in Horsham.
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 15 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, St Mary'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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 4AP |
| Headteacher | Keeley Houston |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 105 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10889th of 13,686
Nationally
1637th of 2,034
In South East
29th of 35
In Horsham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
School Lane, Pulborough
Horsham, RH20 4AP
Journey to School
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