Rudgwick Primary School
Tates Way, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rudgwick 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 23rd of 26 primary schools in Horsham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 March 2023, report published 2 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 March 2023
This is a busy school. Pupils say that 'there is always something fun going on'. They feel happy and safe. There is a strong focus on safeguarding. Music takes a high priority. There are frequent opportunities for pupils to become confident in playing instruments, such as the ukulele and drums. The school choir enjoys performing at venues such as the O2 and Chichester Cathedral. Children from the early years enjoy learning French. By the time pupils leave Year 6, they have acquired a good understanding of this language. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave well both in lessons and around the school. Any rare incidents of bullying are addressed quickly. The school's young governors have recently been involved in revising the school's vision and values. They say the three words that best sum up the school are, 'inspire', 'believe' and 'achieve'. Leaders encourage pupils to be active and adopt healthy lifestyles. Pupils enjoy taking part in a large range of sporting activities, both during the school day and at after-school clubs. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations for their academic work. They work hard, are proud of their achievements and are keen to do well.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced precisely enough. As a result, teachers do not design activities that enable pupils' knowledge to build coherently over time. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum sequence is clearly identified for all subjects and that teachers employ effective pedagogy so that pupils learn well across the curriculum.
- Assessment in some subjects is not always as effective as it needs to be. Teachers do not always know how secure pupils are in their knowledge of key content. Leaders need to establish a clear approach to checking what pupils know and remember, so that pupils' knowledge is fully embedded in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Rudgwick Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennthorpe School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 18% met the expected standard |
| Loxwood Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Park Mead Primary | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% 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
- Mr Terry Ryan
- Phone
- 01403822151
- Address
- Tates Way, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3HW
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125849
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.