Kingslea Primary School, Horsham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingslea Primary School stands out for its inclusive approach where every child - regardless of ability or background - thrives. Teachers deliver high-quality lessons with clear explanations and consistent checking of understanding, while over 30 clubs, trips and enrichment activities each term ensure all pupils can pursue their interests. The school creates a warm, nurturing environment where excellent behaviour and respect for differences are the norm, and pupils develop strong emotional skills alongside academic success.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above average results in national tests with excellent progress from their starting points
- Behaviour is excellent with warm, trusting relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Inclusion is a significant strength - pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receive precisely matched support and make meaningful progress
- Teaching is consistently high quality with effective use of modelling, checking understanding and addressing misconceptions
- Attendance is high and above national average, with leaders successfully reducing persistent absence
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders aim to achieve even higher outcomes in national tests
- School continues to refine specific areas of its work to maintain continuous improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Over 30 clubs per term, sports events, trips, art days, workshops, counselling, mentoring, emotional coaching programmes, leadership roles
Kingslea Primary School is rated as Strong standard across all areas. The school excels in creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where pupils achieve well academically and develop strong personal and social skills.
At a Glance
5.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 94% to 90%. Maths has declined from 97% to 90%. Writing has declined from 86% to 79%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
14
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
428 pupils
420 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Horsham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Horsham
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3418%
Overall absence
4.32432%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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