The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham, Horsham
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Horsham, part of Horsham Learning Alliance. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham in detail
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham in its own words
In its own words: "Collyer’s was founded by the London merchant and Mercer Richard Collyer in 1532. In his will, he outlined a very modern vision for the new school - one that resonates still now with our community and will for the next 500 years."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted you are considering Collyer’s as your chosen place of study for the next important phase of your education. Collyer’s is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the first choice for A Levels across the whole of West Sussex."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, chess, robotics, film, Duke of Edinburgh and book club.
Coming up: an open evening on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham is one of 2 schools run by Horsham Learning Alliance, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 1108 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 43% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 34% into work. 22% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Horsham Rail Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hospital (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 315 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2025 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,108 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
22%
Top-third university
61%
Degree course
65%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 958 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Latest from The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
UK Schools Games Success
25 Sep 2026
Freshers’ Start At Collyer’s!
21 Sep 2026
Collyer’s Celebrate 50 Years As A Sixth Form College
2 Sep 2026
Collyer’s Students Hit The Mark!
13 Aug 2026
Rising to the Challenge
8 Aug 2026
Collyer’s Welcome New Students
8 Aug 2026
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 19 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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
Further education and skills inspection
Questions parents ask about The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
What is The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham's Ofsted rating?
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
What is the catchment area for The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham?
No fixed boundary. When The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham 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 The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 19 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham?
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham is at Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)