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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Normandy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1JL, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.2 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.8%
White Other8.7%
Asian Indian7.1%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black African3.6%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.05927, -0.33012 · RH12 1JL
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126029
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School a good school?
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School scores 63.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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