Muntham House School, Horsham
Muntham House School is a special school for boys aged 5 to 18 in Horsham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Muntham House School in detail
Muntham House School in its own words
In its own words: "Muntham House School is an all-through special school, providing boarding and day provision for boys aged 5-18 years old. The school is set in 23 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside, with excellent sporting facilities and an extensive Forest Schools programme. The equipment and facilities are state of the art across the school, supporting pupils to learn."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Muntham House School is one of the leading specialist schools in the country, offering both day and residential provision for boys aged between 5 and 18. Our focus is on changing and maintaining the attitudes of our pupils in order that they develop, succeed and achieve as well as they possibly can."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Muntham House School are Apple Orchard School (1.4 miles, Good, selective); Ingfield Manor School (2.2 miles, Good); Manor House School (2.6 miles); and New Barn School (2.9 miles, Good, selective).
Apple Orchard SchoolIngfield Manor SchoolManor House SchoolNew Barn School
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college.
Who goes there
35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (7%).
Almost every pupil at Muntham House School has an education, health and care plan (139 of 142 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Muntham House School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
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).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Muntham House School issued 37 suspensions, 29.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are eager to describe how Muntham House has changed their lives. Inspirational staff rebuild pupils' self-belief and set them on a path to success. Staff show tremendous care to pupils. Every pupil who leaves the post-16 provision goes onto further education, employment or training. This is because of high academic expectations coupled with excellent careers advice which are in pupils' best interests.
Pupils recognise the positive changes in them. Older pupils model important character traits in how they interact with others, work hard and learn to live independently. Pupils hugely benefit from the onsite therapy team's care and work. In the primary phase, staff teach pupils the vocabulary they need to explain their feelings and the habits to learn successfully in a classroom. Across the school, pupils behave extremely well in lessons.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum impressively meets pupils' academic and personal needs. School leaders are unwaveringly ambitious to ensure pupils get the best education possible. Every parent surveyed would recommend the school. When pupils first join, staff carefully assess starting points, informed by the key outcomes from pupils' education, health and care (EHC) plans. This means that pupils receive a bespoke and personalised curriculum that enables them to flourish. Wherever possible, this matches the ambition and intentions of the national curriculum. At key stage 4, pupils can take GCSEs or other vocational qualifications. In the post-16 provision, there is an exceptional offer of subjects and pathways. As a result, pupils achieve very highly and are well equipped for future destinations.
Reading is seen as the foundation of pupils' success. Skilled staff ensure pupils learn to read through an ambitious phonics programme and well-designed activities. The youngest pupils thrive because the teaching of phonics and planned learning sequences expertly meet their needs. Across the school, staff provide rapid literacy interventions to support pupils who need additional teaching and practice. In addition, staff do what they can to make sure that every pupil can select books they will enjoy reading.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
35.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Muntham House School
Misogyny Assembly delivered by P.C. Scott
25 Sep 2026
Animal Guyz Visit Primary
24 Sep 2026
New Upper Primary Playground
22 Sep 2026
Exam Results 2026
15 Sep 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition to Morocco
2 Jun 2026
Residential Refurbishment
6 May 2026
From Muntham House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
142 pupils
154 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Horsham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Horsham
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
139
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Muntham House School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
142
Total Pupils
142
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0%
Overall absence
22.6%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Muntham House School
Questions parents ask about Muntham House School
What are GCSE results like at Muntham House School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Muntham House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.5. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Muntham House School's Ofsted rating?
Muntham House School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Muntham House School?
No fixed boundary. When Muntham House School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Muntham House School?
Muntham House School has around 142 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Muntham House School have specialist SEN provision?
Muntham House School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Muntham House School?
7% of sessions were missed at Muntham House School in 2024/25. 22.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Muntham House School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Muntham House School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Muntham House School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Muntham House School?
Muntham House School is at Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)