Oakfields Primary School, Horsham 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.

Oakfields Primary School, Horsham currently has around 167 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 25.7% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.3%).

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: Leith View Road, Horsham, RH12 4ET
Website: www.northolmes.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01403261822
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Samantha Cox
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 125836

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 167
Number of Boys: 82
Number of Girls: 85

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British74.30%124
Other White7.20%12
White and Asian4.80%8
African2.40%4
Indian2.40%4
Other Asian1.80%3
White and Black African1.20%2
Other Mixed1.20%2
Pakistani1.20%2
Bangladeshi1.20%2
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Below Average (-2.4)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.3)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
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
103.0
Town average
106.6
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
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 1,232 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
Leith View Road , RH12 4ET
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leechpool Primary School
Leechpool Lane , RH13 6AG
2out of 4 420 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Littlehaven Infant School
Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH
- not rated 520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Lambs Farm Road , Roffey RH12 4LP
3out of 4 752 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Lambs Farm Road , Roffey RH12 4LP
- not rated 752 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Millais School
Depot Road , RH13 5HR
3out of 4 1,428 yd Community school No Girls More About School
The Forest School
Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT
3out of 4 1,889 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Forest School
Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT
- not rated 1,889 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 1,984 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ
- not rated 1,985 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 2,103 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,755 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Aurora Vincent House School
Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA
- not rated 2,237 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Littlehaven Educational Trust
24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW
- not rated 2,439 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Littlehaven Education Trust
24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW
- not rated 2,439 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springfield Park School
North Parade , RH12 2BQ
- not rated 2,460 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.