Bohunt Horsham, based in Horsham, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Bohunt Horsham currently has around 1121 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.7% boys and 42.3% girls. Around 12.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bailey Road, Horsham, RH12 6AP
Website: www.bohunthorsham.com
Telephone: 01403627430
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: All-through
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Georgette Ayling
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147187

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 31/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1620
Number of Pupils: 1121
Number of Boys: 647
Number of Girls: 474

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.70%893
Other White7.00%79
Other Mixed2.90%33
White and Asian1.60%18
Indian1.50%17
Other Asian1.30%15
Pakistani1.20%13
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%10
African0.60%7
Other Black0.60%7
Unclassified0.50%6
Irish0.40%5
Chinese0.40%5
White and Black Caribbean0.40%4
White and Black African0.40%4
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Caribbean0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
63%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.6
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.39
Local authority average
0.37
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
29%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
34%
Local authority average
28%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
39.3
Local authority average
36.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.3
Local authority average
2.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horsham Nursery School
Harwood Road , RH13 5UT
3out of 4 3,017 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham
Tylden Way , RH12 5JB
- not rated 1,158 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Lambs Farm Road , Roffey RH12 4LP
3out of 4 1,382 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Lambs Farm Road , Roffey RH12 4LP
- not rated 1,382 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holbrook Primary School
Holbrook School Lane , RH12 5PP
3out of 4 1,485 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Littlehaven Infant School
Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH
- not rated 1,878 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ
- not rated 3,147 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ
- not rated 3,177 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bohunt Horsham
Bailey Road , RH12 6AP
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aurora Vincent House School
Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA
- not rated 3,275 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.