Pennthorpe School, Horsham

In its own words: "We are delighted that Pennthorpe is now part of a partnership with Hurstpierpoint College , becoming Pennthorpe - part of the Hurst Family of Schools ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a genuine privilege to welcome you to Pennthorpe and to lead a school that means so much to so many families. Pennthorpe is a special place: full of wonderful children, dedicated staff and supportive parents, all working together with a shared belief that childhood should be happy, purposeful and carefully nurtured. At Pennthorpe, children come first - always."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga and forest school.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 22 January 2027 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 5 March 2027 at 9.30am and an open day on Friday 14 May 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The nearest other independent schools to Pennthorpe School are Rikkyo School-in-England (1.7 miles); Farlington School (3.3 miles, selective); Cranleigh School (4.7 miles); and Christ's Hospital (4.9 miles, selective).

In 2026, 57 pupils (33.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan.

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

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queen Elizabeth Road (adjacent), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Pennthorpe School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

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