St Peter's CofE Primary School
88%
Capacity
369
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 369 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Denise Maurice, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 48 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, St Peter'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fabians Way, Henfield, Horsham, BN5 9PU |
| Headteacher | Denise Maurice |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 369 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 369 / 420 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fabians Way, Henfield
Horsham, BN5 9PU
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