Bohunt Horsham

  • All-through
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Bailey Road, Horsham, RH12 6APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bohunt Horsham is an all-through school in Horsham for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Horsham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 11 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 October 2023

Pupils rise to the school's high expectations because they understand that a positive environment is beneficial for everyone. As a result, they behave well and are considerate. Pupils are taught how to debate and discuss. They use these skills in lesson discussions and to make the most of 'pupil voice' activities to express their views. Pupils benefit from how well teachers know what each individual needs in order to achieve well. Staff use the school's innovative technology to make sure that all pupils receive the help and feedback they need to improve their learning. Pupils recognise this and are consistently keen to improve their knowledge. Pupils value how the school helps them understand their own well-being and how to stay safe. They consider staff to be caring and are confident that staff will help when needed. Pupils are encouraged to be ambitious in considering their aspirations for their life beyond school. This includes useful careers sessions, which pupils look forward to. The school's enrichment programme is developing as the school grows. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs and activities, including sports and cultural events. Pupils can recollect fond memories of performances and trips that they have enjoyed.

What the school should improve

  • There is variation in how well the school's curriculum is implemented in a small number of subjects. This means that pupils are not always learning as much as they could. The school must continue to develop teachers' skills and understanding of the curriculum as it is embedded across the school.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

125 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.5

49.5, 3.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths59.2%

59.2%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths81.6%

81.6%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc69.6%

69.6%, 29.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.63

4.63, 0.54 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,294 pupils on roll, with places for 1,620

Eligible for free school meals11.1%

11.1%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7%

7%, 14.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20%

20%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bohunt Horsham

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Millais School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.6
The Forest School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Tanbridge House School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 54.2
Farlington School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 11.9

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Georgette Ayling
Address
Bailey Road, Horsham, RH12 6AP
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
147187

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.