St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham, Horsham

In its own words: "Our school values and vision are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. At St Robert Southwell, Jesus is at the centre of everything we do. We are inspired to Love , Learn , Serve and Make a Difference every day."

From the headteacher's welcome: "St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is a thriving, high-achieving and aspirational school community located in Roffey, Horsham. As a single-form entry school, we are proud of the close-knit and caring environment we provide, where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best. Our Catholic ethos is at the heart of all that we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, athletics, gymnastics, cross-country, karate, dance, choir and coding.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham are All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Oakfields Primary School, Horsham (0.4 miles, Good, 56% reading, 54% maths); Leechpool Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 85% reading, 83% maths); and Holbrook Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths).

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham is one of 18 schools run by Bosco Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 13 (6.5%) 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 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenfields Way (adjacent), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham are Bohunt Horsham (0.8 miles), Millais School (1.2 miles) and The Forest School (1.5 miles).