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Thakeham Primary School

Horsham, RH20 3AAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#7,832
of 13,686 nationally

About Thakeham Primary School

Thakeham Primary School’s headline KS2 results sit slightly above the West Sussex average for primary schools, with 60% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 56%. That four-point gap is modest but consistent, and it places the school in the middle of the pack locally — ranked 82nd out of 226 primary schools in the county. Where Thakeham really stands out is in maths: 90% of pupils hit the expected standard and 30% achieved the higher standard, both well above typical LA figures. Reading also performs strongly at 90% expected, though the higher-standard rate drops to 20%. Writing is the relative weak spot, with 70% at expected and just 10% at the higher level. The school’s overall ranking places it in the bottom half nationally (57th percentile), but within Horsham it sits 17th out of 35 primaries — a solid, if unflashy, position.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRock Road, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 3AA
HeadteacherLiam McDonald
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils104
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity104 / 105 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersFootballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessScience ClubFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Thakeham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.