Best Schools in Billingshurst

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

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Questions parents ask about schools in Billingshurst

How many schools are there in Billingshurst?

Billingshurst has 7 open schools: 4 state primary, 2 state secondary or all-through and 1 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Billingshurst are rated Outstanding?

1 school in Billingshurst was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Weald School, The. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 5 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Weald School, The

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Billingshurst have the best SATs results?

Of the 4 primary schools in Billingshurst with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at Billingshurst Primary Academy (79% in reading, 80% in maths); Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School (82% in reading, 71% in maths); and Loxwood Primary School (77% in reading, 70% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

Billingshurst Primary Academy Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School Loxwood Primary School

Source: DfE school performance data

Are there grammar schools in Billingshurst?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Billingshurst selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

How close do you need to live to get into schools in Billingshurst?

It depends on the school, and the cut-off moves every year with the number of applications. West Sussex published how far the last place offered went at this school: Weald School, The, 11519 metres for 2026 entry. These are the authority's own figures, not fixed boundaries.

Weald School, The

Source: West Sussex admissions booklets

How do I apply for a school place in Billingshurst?

Apply to West Sussex through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.