The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham

A outstanding further education school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham.

Horsham, RH122EJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
04 March 2025
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hurst Road
Horsham, RH122EJ
Phone
1403210822
Website
collyers.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130847
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ
Website
www.collyers.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
1041 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Electronics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(140 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(32 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusivity Aspiration Care Individuality

Head Teacher's Message

Collyer’s is a leading sixth form college in the country and the first choice for A Levels in West Sussex. Founded nearly 500 years ago, it offers A Levels, vocational and technical courses and a transition year, with innovative teaching and strong support to help learners progress; 9 in 10 students who go to university achieve a 1st or a 2:1 degree.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Basketball Netball Rugby Football Hockey Individual Sports Disability Sport Recreational Sport

Facilities

Main Hall Sports Hall Block MUGA Lecture Theatre Conference Room Canteen & Mezzanine Cafe Parking

Curriculum Highlights

A Levels vocational and technical courses transition year

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