Barns Green Primary School, Horsham

In its own words: "We offer vibrant curriculum that builds sequentially upon prior learning and is ambitious for all. Through our curriculum, children develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding which are the building blocks for later life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and eco club.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Barns Green Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 90% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Barns Green Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barns Green Primary School are Southwater Junior Academy (1.8 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); Southwater Infant Academy (1.9 miles, Good); Castlewood Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and William Penn School (2.6 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 73% maths).

Barns Green Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barns Green Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (81%).

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 8 (6.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parkers Corner (w-bound), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

Barns Green Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.