Jolesfield CofE Primary School, Horsham

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From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our children, staff and governors, may I wish you a very warm welcome to Jolesfield Church of England Primary School. Jolesfield is a friendly primary school, with approximately 150 pupils on roll, set in the heart of the West Sussex countryside."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Jolesfield CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% 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 80% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Jolesfield CofE Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Jolesfield CofE Primary School are St Peter's CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, 79% reading, 63% maths); St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Ashurst CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Shipley CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths).

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

7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 6 (3.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Jolesfield CofE Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jolesfield Primary School (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

Jolesfield CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.