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William Penn School
Requires Improvementgraded 09/07/2024Ages 4–1181 pupilsFaithQuaker
William Penn School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Horsham, within the West Sussex local authority. It has a Quaker religious character. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 09/07/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Horsham can view William Penn School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 09/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake11.9%
Free school meals11.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.2%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher14.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Horsham
All schools in Horsham →Shipley CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miBarns Green Primary School2.6 miMuntham House SchoolGood · 2.9 miBillingshurst Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 2.7 miWeald School, The2.6 miWest Chiltington Community Primary School3.4 mi
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