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West Chiltington Community Primary School

Horsham, RH20 2JYPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,808
of 13,686 nationally

About West Chiltington Community Primary School

If you're a parent in the Horsham area, the experience of other families at West Chiltington Community Primary School is a strong signal. In the most recent Parent View survey, 93% of the 45 respondents said they would recommend the school, which is a very high level of endorsement. The school is also clearly popular: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 72 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.4. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every spot, and all 28 first-preference offers were taken up. Looking at the survey details, parents are particularly positive about how the school supports wider personal development, with 67% strongly agreeing and 27% agreeing. A striking 80% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 76% strongly agreed that their child is happy. The school also scores well on communication: 67% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 56% strongly agreed that they are kept informed of progress.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEast Street, Pulborough, Horsham, RH20 2JY
HeadteacherHelen Drummond
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)7.9%
School Capacity189 / 210 (90% full)

The full report on this school

What 45 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballGymnasticsRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: westchiltschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Chiltington Community Primary School

West Chiltington Community 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.