Is St John's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 69th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at St John's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John's Catholic Primary School

Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, RH12 1RR

Local ranking69th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 200
Boys: 101 (50%)
Girls: 102 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (97% full)
SEND: 12.5%
FSM Eligible: 6.5%
EAL: 29.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 8.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,956/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 46.7%
White Other: 20.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 6.2%
Asian Other: 6.2%
Asian Indian: 5.6%
Black African: 5.1%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
White Irish: 1.5%

46.7%

White British

20.5%

White Other

6.2%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01403265447

office@stjohnshorsham.school

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Blackbridge Lane

Horsham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 126039
UKPRN: 10076037
Establishment No.: 3331

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