Apple Orchard School vs Billingshurst Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Apple Orchard School
Horsham
Billingshurst Primary Academy
Billingshurst
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Boys
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
West Sussex
West Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
15
596
Capacity
26
630
Occupancy
58%
95%
FSM %
-
12.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Sep 2025
-
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
79%
KS2 Maths
-
80%
KS2 Writing
-
79%