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St John's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St John's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Horsham, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

200

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St John's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's Catholic Primary School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St John's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, RH12 1RR
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
6.5% of pupils
DfE URN
126039

Other Primary Schools in Horsham

If St John's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Horsham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John's Catholic Primary School

Is St John's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St John's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Catholic Primary School?

St John's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's Catholic Primary School cover?

St John's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Horsham, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John's Catholic Primary School?

St John's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.