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William Penn School
Brooks Green Road, Coolham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.3 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
81
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Quaker
Summary
With a small student body of 81, this primary school demonstrates a notable strength in achieving a 64% expected level in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report, and there are no students attaining the higher standard in these subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
Mixed W+B African3.7%
Asian Other3.7%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Location
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50.99533, -0.40444 · RH13 8GR
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126002
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.williampenn.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is William Penn School rated by Ofsted?
William Penn School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is William Penn School a good school?
William Penn School scores 4.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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