Kilnwood Vale Primary School is a primary school in Horsham, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Kilnwood Vale Primary School currently has around 349 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.9%. other mixed pupils make up about 10%
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.
| Address: | Calvert Link, Horsham, RH12 0BZ |
| Website: | www.kilnwoodvaleschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01403288263 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Read |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147193 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 349 |
| Number of Boys: | 167 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.90% | 174 |
| Other Mixed | 10.00% | 35 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 18 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 4.00% | 14 |
| African | 3.70% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School Calvert Link , RH12 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush First School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewbush Academy Dorsten Place , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush Community Primary Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Middle School, Crawley Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.