Southwater Junior Academy
URN: 136865 • Horsham RH13 9JH
Overview
- Name
- Southwater Junior Academy
- URN
- 136865
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SOUTHWATER JUNIOR ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Toogood (since 2025) , Headteacher Designate
- Telephone
- 01403730475
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Worthing Road, Horsham RH13 9JH
Summary
Southwater Junior Academy (SJA) is a mixed primary academy located in Horsham, West Sussex, catering to pupils aged 7 to 11. With a current enrolment of 445 students and a capacity of 480, SJA operates as a four-form entry school. The academy, which became an academy converter in July 2011, prioritises high educational standards and a strong ethos centred around kindness, resilience, and hard work.
The curriculum at SJA places a significant emphasis on English and Maths while also offering a diverse range of subjects, including Spanish, PE, RE, music, and science, taught by specialist staff. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need, particularly in areas where they may face challenges, through a knowledgeable inclusion team and tailored interventions.
SJA fosters a supportive community environment, where pupil wellbeing is a priority, evidenced by the school's Wellbeing Award for Schools. The academy values pupil voice and leadership, encouraging students to engage actively in their education and contribute positively to the school community.
The curriculum at SJA places a significant emphasis on English and Maths while also offering a diverse range of subjects, including Spanish, PE, RE, music, and science, taught by specialist staff. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need, particularly in areas where they may face challenges, through a knowledgeable inclusion team and tailored interventions.
SJA fosters a supportive community environment, where pupil wellbeing is a priority, evidenced by the school's Wellbeing Award for Schools. The academy values pupil voice and leadership, encouraging students to engage actively in their education and contribute positively to the school community.
Useful links
- Tweets by SouthwaterJA_PE (other)
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- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (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 Infant Academy (63.8)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SOUTHWATER JUNIOR ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 445
- Boys
- 233
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 445 | 233 | 212 | 480 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 436 | 216 | 220 | 480 | 8.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 418 | 203 | 215 | 480 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 418 | 203 | 215 | 480 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 422 | 215 | 207 | 480 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 455 | 243 | 212 | 480 | 5.70 |
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