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The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham, Horsham

Outstanding
Post-16
Academy 16-19 converter
Mixed
Ages 16–19

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)
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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.

All school open days in West Sussex

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.

All 2 schools in Horsham Learning Alliance

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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Dan Lodge
LA:West Sussex
Phone:01403210822
Address:Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ
Trust:HORSHAM LEARNING ALLIANCE (2 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
Outstanding

Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Inspected 4 March 2025

Safeguarding: effective

Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable

Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)

URN:152062
UKPRN:10098487
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Horsham
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Continued education46%
Higher education43%
Further education2%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment34%
Not in education/employment10%

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

Keep up with The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham

Getting There

Train Stations

Horsham Rail Station (main entrance)
648m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Hospital (opp)
75m · 1 min walk
Angus Close (adj)
100m · 2 min walk
Wimblehurst Hotel (adj)
231m · 4 min walk
Parkfield (adj)
271m · 4 min walk
Ashleigh Road (adj)
326m · 5 min walk

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.

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Horsham

Medium pressure
New homes approved:2,527
Projected new pupils:455

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Horsham

Across West Sussex council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

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

4 March 2025
Outstanding

Further education and skills inspection

Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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)

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