St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Connor, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 27 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham 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 | Lambs Farm Road, Horsham, Horsham, RH12 4LP |
| Headteacher | Helen Connor |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lambs Farm Road, Horsham
Horsham, RH12 4LP
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