Shipley CofE Primary School
School Lane, Shipley, Horsham, RH13 8PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shipley CofE 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 20th of 26 primary schools in Horsham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2018, report published 9 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Pupils feel happy in their nurturing and vibrant school. Each morning, confident and resilient pupils arrive eager to start their learning. Forging positive relationships is at the heart of daily life. Pupils are encouraged to respect themselves and others. They behave well in and around the school. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that staff have for their achievement. They try hard in lessons and take pride in their work. Overall, pupils achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils appreciate the range of wider opportunities on offer. Clubs, such as 'wheels club', art and sports, help develop their talents and interests. Pupils also relish taking part in the sporting events available. A variety of trips to places such as the Amberley Museum and the local farm enable pupils to find out about their local area. Pupils benefit from taking on various leadership roles, such as being worship leaders or part of the school council. They talk excitedly about the 'magical moments' they experience, for example building a 'leaf fort', checking whether the carrot seeds are beginning to grow and caring diligently for the guinea pigs. These experiences show pupils what it means to be a positive member of the school community.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not check what pupils know and understand carefully enough before introducing new learning. When this is the case, gaps and misconceptions are not addressed effectively. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers assess pupils' knowledge consistently well, to enable them to make informed decisions about what to teach next.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
66 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Shipley CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 64% met the expected standard |
| Southwater Infant Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southwater Junior Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Barns Green Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Castlewood Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Brooks
- Phone
- 01403741298
- Address
- School Lane, Shipley, Horsham, RH13 8PL
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125992
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.