Leechpool Primary School is a primary school in Horsham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Leechpool Primary School currently has around 417 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leechpool Lane, Horsham, RH13 6AG |
| Website: | http://www.leechpoolprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01403210233 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Davenport |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125918 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 417 |
| Number of Boys: | 216 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.90% | 354 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 18 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 5 |
| African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leechpool Primary School Leechpool Lane , RH13 6AG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Primary School, Horsham Leith View Road , RH12 4ET | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Infant School Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham Lambs Farm Road , Roffey RH12 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham Lambs Farm Road , Roffey RH12 4LP | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,140 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt Horsham Bailey Road , RH12 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Education Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Vincent House School Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Park School North Parade , RH12 2BQ | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.