Holbrook Primary School, Horsham

In its own words: "Find out all about Holbrook and what we have to offer, including: a welcome from the head teacher, an insight into the school day and a chance to meet the staff."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Holbrook Primary School. Our values of Co-operation, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Tolerance underpin our work and contribute strongly to positive attitudes to learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, karate, dance, drama, choir, chess, eco club and art.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Holbrook Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Holbrook Primary School as their first choice and 171 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holbrook Primary School are North Heath Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham (0.9 miles, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Oakfields Primary School, Horsham (1.1 miles, Good, 56% reading, 54% maths).

Holbrook Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 11 (2.6%) 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 Littlehaven Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holbrook Corner (n-bound), 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Holbrook Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Holbrook Primary School are Bohunt Horsham (0.8 miles), Millais School (1.5 miles) and The Forest School (1.8 miles).