Greenway Junior School is a primary school in Horsham, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Greenway Junior School currently has around 307 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 8.8% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.2%).

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: Greenway, Horsham, RH12 2JS
Website: www.greenwayacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01403252013
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Williamson
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138492

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 307
Number of Boys: 166
Number of Girls: 141

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.20%234
Other White4.90%15
White and Asian3.90%12
Indian3.60%11
Unclassified2.60%8
Other Asian2.60%8
Other Mixed1.60%5
African1.60%5
Chinese1.00%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%2
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
White and Black African0.30%1
Pakistani0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.7)
Writing: Below Average (-2.3)
Maths: Below Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.6
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

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 1,966 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenway Junior School
Greenway , RH12 2JS
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Greenway School
Greenway , RH12 2JS
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Trafalgar Community Infant School
Victory Road , RH12 2JF
3out of 4 359 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Arunside School, Horsham
Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR
3out of 4 966 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR
3out of 4 966 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tanbridge House School
Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR
4out of 4 1,222 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Millais School
Depot Road , RH13 5HR
3out of 4 2,403 yd Community school No Girls More About School
The Forest School
Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT
3out of 4 2,648 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Forest School
Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT
- not rated 2,648 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 1,001 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ
- not rated 1,001 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springfield Park School
North Parade , RH12 2BQ
- not rated 628 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Aurora Vincent House School
Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA
- not rated 758 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Warnham Court School
Warnham , RH12 3RX
- not rated 1,936 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Littlehaven Educational Trust
24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW
- not rated 2,515 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Littlehaven Education Trust
24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW
- not rated 2,515 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.