North Heath Community Primary School
Erica Way, Horsham, RH12 5XLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Heath Community Primary School is a primary school in Horsham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 12th of 26 primary schools in Horsham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2017, report published 7 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils are happy and secure at North Heath Community Primary School. They grow in confidence during their time here because they are valued and listened to. Pupils know that they are expected to work hard and behave well. They strive to meet these expectations. Pupils are clear about the school's values such as respect and happiness. They can give examples of what this means to them. Pupils say that their school is a kind place. This is evident in the warm and nurturing relationships throughout. Most pupils behave well. The school is a calm and orderly environment. Social times are well organised and run smoothly. Everyone knows and follows the routines. This helps lunchtime and playtimes to be a hive of happy activity. Pupils are confident that adults will support them and deal with any unkind behaviour. Any incidents of bullying are responded to quickly and resolved. Pupils value the positions of responsibility they have, for example as members of the school council or as house captains. They enjoy helping organise charity days and being consulted on new playground equipment. Pupils are proud of opportunities to represent the school by being on one of the many sports teams, such as cross country.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes pupils with SEND do not have their needs considered precisely enough. This means that pupils needs are not always supported in lessons, and therefore, they do not learn as much as they could. Leaders should ensure that support for all pupils with SEND is tightly aligned with their needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
373 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near North Heath Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Kingslea Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oakfields Primary School, Horsham | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Chesshire
- Phone
- 01403254790
- Address
- Erica Way, Horsham, RH12 5XL
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125949
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.