William Penn School

A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Penn School.

Horsham, RH138GR Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
9 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brooks Green Road
Coolham
Horsham, RH138GR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126002
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Brooks Green Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8GR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Quaker
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
91
Free School Meals
14.3% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 111.0
2024 104.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-6.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
91 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-6.0 per year)

Down -6.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living, Laughing and Learning Together"

reflection equality friendship peace simplicity integrity

Quaker Foundation; unique status as a primary school with a Quaker foundation; subscribes to ideals of kindness, tolerance and understanding.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Colin Brookes welcomes visitors and emphasizes providing the best possible start for every child in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. He highlights curiosity as central to learning, a broad, progressive curriculum, and strong collaboration with parents and the community.

Facilities

large outdoor area overlooking the extensive school grounds sandpit climbing frame (trim trail) exploration station pirate ship

Curriculum Highlights

2025-26 Topic Webs Autumn and Spring Terms Topic Webs Art Assessment Computing Design Technology Early Years Foundation Stage Phonics Numeracy Evidence Me Useful Websites Eco-Focus English E-Safety Geography History Maths Modern Foreign Languages Music Online Learning PE Religious Education Science Sex and Relationships

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