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Shelley Primary School
Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3LU, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
411
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support, even as it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 63%, it falls below the national average for achieving higher standards. Overall, families considering this school may find a supportive environment, but should weigh the academic performance against their expectations.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other5.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.06919, -0.35906 · RH12 3LU
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125820
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.shelley.w-sussex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shelley Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Shelley Primary School a good school?
Shelley Primary School scores 8.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Shelley Primary School?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shelley Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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