How many pupils does William Penn School have?

William Penn School has 81 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is William Penn School's Ofsted rating?

William Penn School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does William Penn School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at William Penn School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is William Penn School?

William Penn School is located at Brooks Green Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR.

William Penn School

Brooks Green Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR

Requires Improvement

Inspected 9 July 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About William Penn School

William Penn School is a voluntary controlled school in Horsham, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 81 pupils on roll. The school has a Quaker religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 81 / 105 (77%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Quaker
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.9%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

27.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%

Overall absence

20.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

12.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

3.24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£49,054

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,164 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,735

Spend per pupil

£9,955

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Brooks Green Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR
Phone: 01403741274
Headteacher: Colin Brookes
Website: http://www.williampenn.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is William Penn School?: William Penn School is a voluntary controlled school in Horsham, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does William Penn School have?: William Penn School has 81 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is William Penn School's Ofsted rating?: William Penn School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does William Penn School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at William Penn School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is William Penn School?: William Penn School is located at Brooks Green Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR.

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