Storrington Primary School
89%
Capacity
374
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Storrington Primary School
Storrington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Storrington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nick Choate, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8834th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 35 in Horsham.
Storrington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 54 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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 Storrington Primary School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, Storrington 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 | 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.
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Contact Information
Spierbridge Road, Pulborough
Horsham, RH20 4PG
Journey to School
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