Rusper Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Inadequate

Rusper, Horsham, RH12 4PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Rusper Primary School is a primary school in Horsham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 2 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Not met

Pupil numbers and mix

93 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals18.3%

18.3%, 8.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.2%

3.2%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.9%

26.9%, 12.1 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 Rusper Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kilnwood Vale Primary School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Waterfield Primary School3 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard63% met the expected standard
The Mill Primary Academy3 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard76% met the expected standard
The Bewbush Academy3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding64% met the expected standard
Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School3 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Wright
Address
Rusper, Horsham, RH12 4PR
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
150703

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.