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Schools in Billingshurst

A town in West Sussex

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 2,396 pupils

In short: 0% of primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Billingshurst at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Billingshurst's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better0%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1174%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths52%Attainment 8 50.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary13%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Billingshurst

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Billingshurst primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Billingshurst

1 mainstream schools in Billingshurst, best first

Billingshurst Primary Academy

Billingshurst, RH14 9RE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results well above the England average.

84 first choices, 88 offers made

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
596
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Billingshurst Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Billingshurst

1 mainstream schools in Billingshurst, best first

Weald School, The

Billingshurst, RH14 9RY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

273 first choices, 291 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,800
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Weald School, The

Nurseries in Billingshurst

3 in Billingshurst, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Billingshurst

1 in Billingshurst, by the school's Eduscope score

Weald School, The

Billingshurst, RH14 9RY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

273 first choices, 291 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,800
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Weald School, The
The map

Every school in Billingshurst, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Weald School, The, Good or betterBillingshurst Primary Academy, Requires improvementDauxwood Pre School Group, GoodWakoos Centre4Children Ltd, GoodSt Gabriel's Playgroup, Good
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Billingshurst vs England

How good are Billingshurst's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Billingshurst

BillingshurstEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    0%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    74%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    52%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    13%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

0%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good0
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Billingshurst in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
74% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
52% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Billingshurst has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.

13% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Billingshurst's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Billingshurst13%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Billingshurst

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How many schools are in Billingshurst?

Billingshurst has 5 schools, including 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Billingshurst?

The highest-ranked schools in Billingshurst on Eduscope are Weald School, The, Billingshurst Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Billingshurst are rated Good or Outstanding?

0% of inspected schools in Billingshurst hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 0 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Billingshurst perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Billingshurst, 74% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Billingshurst?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Billingshurst is 18.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Billingshurst schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Billingshurst is 18.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Billingshurst?

There are 2,396 pupils enrolled across schools in Billingshurst, with 596 in primary and 1,800 in secondary. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Billingshurst?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Billingshurst by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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