Shelley Primary School
URN: 125820 • Horsham RH12 3LU
Overview
- Name
- Shelley Primary School
- URN
- 125820
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Jolley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01403265343
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wickhurst Lane, Horsham RH12 3LU
Summary
Shelley Primary School is a community school located in Horsham, West Sussex, catering to mixed-gender pupils from ages 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 411 students and a capacity of 420, the school fosters an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The school’s vision emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, aiming to provide a nurturing atmosphere that supports both personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Shelley Primary is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. The school focuses on developing successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens, ensuring that children acquire essential knowledge and skills. Core values of Aspiration, Respect, and Togetherness underpin the school’s ethos, guiding interactions within the school community and promoting respect for diversity.
Shelley Primary is committed to supporting all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, by removing barriers to learning and enhancing well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers various resources for new starters, including uniform guidelines and milk registration. Parents can find more information on the school’s website.
The curriculum at Shelley Primary is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. The school focuses on developing successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens, ensuring that children acquire essential knowledge and skills. Core values of Aspiration, Respect, and Togetherness underpin the school’s ethos, guiding interactions within the school community and promoting respect for diversity.
Shelley Primary is committed to supporting all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, by removing barriers to learning and enhancing well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers various resources for new starters, including uniform guidelines and milk registration. Parents can find more information on the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Help your child at home (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- FOSS Events (calendar)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Admissions 2026 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies & Risk Assessments (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Heron Way Primary School (75.2)
- Southwater Infant School (70.2)
- Kingslea Primary School (65.5)
- Holbrook Primary School (64.7)
- Southwater Junior Academy (64.6)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 199
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 12.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 199 | 212 | 420 | 12.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 208 | 207 | 420 | 12.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 395 | 208 | 187 | 420 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 395 | 208 | 187 | 420 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 382 | 205 | 177 | 390 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 366 | 180 | 186 | 340 | 12.30 |
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