William Penn School Catchment Area
William Penn School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Horsham, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 81 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
81
Pupils
105
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
William Penn School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for William Penn School?
The catchment area for William Penn School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to William Penn 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.
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.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →William Penn School: 105 places, 77% filled: places available
William Penn School has a published admission number of 105 places. 81 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Horsham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
William Penn School: School Information
- Full address
- Brooks Green Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8GR
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Quaker
- Free school meals
- 14.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126002
Other Primary Schools in Horsham
If William Penn School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Horsham are the next closest alternatives.
Shelley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 3LU
Colgate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH13 6HS
Trafalgar Community Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 2JF
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 4ET
Barns Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH13 0PJ
Rudgwick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 3HW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to William Penn School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: William Penn School
What is the catchment area for William Penn School? ▾
The catchment area for William Penn School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is William Penn School oversubscribed? ▾
William Penn School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 81 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for William Penn School? ▾
William Penn 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 William Penn School cover? ▾
William Penn 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 William Penn School? ▾
William Penn School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.