Storrington Primary School
89%
Capacity
374
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Storrington Primary School
Storrington Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 96 applications for 54 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.78. Of those 96 applications, 43 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 43 of those first-preference families. While the school does not publish a parent satisfaction survey or a specific 'would recommend' percentage, the high demand relative to available places is a strong practical signal that parents in the Horsham area are actively seeking a place here. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 374 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning there is some headroom but not much. Headteacher Nick Choate leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024, was rated Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development.
Academically, Storrington’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show that 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is just one percentage point above the West Sussex local authority average of 56% for the same measure. The school’s average reading score was 105, and the average maths score was 102. At the higher standard, 11% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects. In the Horsham local authority ranking, the school sits 20th out of 35 primary schools on this combined measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. Compared with its previous Ofsted inspection in 2011, when the school was rated Outstanding overall, the current Good rating reflects a change in the quality of education and leadership, though personal development remains a standout strength.
The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, a Sensory Room, a Sports Hall and a Chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders, cross country, tennis and swimming, and there are clubs such as Film Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening and Science Club. For children with additional needs, Storrington has SEND provision for Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, Speech, Language & Communication needs, Hearing Impairment and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school does not have a nursery or a sixth form. Given its oversubscription, families living closest to the school or with siblings already attending will have the strongest chance of securing a place. This is a solid, well-regarded local primary that suits families who value a strong personal development focus and a broad range of extracurricular activities within a community school setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Spierbridge Road, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 4PG |
| Headteacher | Nick Choate |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 374 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 374 / 420 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8834th of 13,686
Nationally
1318th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 35
In Horsham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
11%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:10
Source: storringtonprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British85.3%
- White (other)4.3%
- Mixed2.7%
- Asian1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Storrington Primary School
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Contact Information
Spierbridge Road, Pulborough
Horsham, RH20 4PG
Journey to School
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