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Trafalgar Community Infant School

Horsham, RH12 2JFPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 61 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Trafalgar Community Infant School

Trafalgar Community Infant School is a state primary in Horsham, within the West Sussex local authority, and it caters to children aged 5 to 7. Among the 226 primary schools in the same local authority, the top-ranked peers include Barns Green Primary School and Heron Way Primary School, both with a ranking score of 86, and Aldingbourne Primary School with a score of 84. Trafalgar itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2024, which noted that the school remains Good. The nearest school with an Outstanding rating is Heron Way Primary School, located 2.7 kilometres away. With 214 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is not at full capacity, though it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, receiving 92 applications for 61 places, with 49 first-preference offers made. This suggests a solid local reputation, particularly among families seeking a dedicated infant-phase setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictory Road, Horsham, Horsham, RH12 2JF
HeadteacherFiona Hickie
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils214
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity214 / 270 (79% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballNetballDanceRoundersAthleticsGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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