Horsham secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Horsham, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 190The Forest SchoolHorsham · Academy Secondary12.7% Free school meals · 1,115 students
- 285Tanbridge House SchoolHorsham · Local authority Secondary54.2 Attainment 8 · 1,510 students
- 381Millais SchoolHorsham · Local authority Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 896 students
- 478Bohunt HorshamHorsham · Academy All-through49.5 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 517Christ's HospitalHorsham · Independent Secondary9.8 Attainment 8 · 829 students
- 69Farlington SchoolHorsham · Independent All-through11.9 Attainment 8 · 414 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Forest School Horsham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 89.6 Top 10% | 12.7% Free school meals | 1,115 |
| 2 | Tanbridge House School Horsham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 85.3 Top 25% | 54.2 Attainment 8 | 1,510 |
| 3 | Millais School Horsham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 80.9 Top 25% | 51.6 Attainment 8 | 896 |
| 4 | Bohunt Horsham Horsham · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 78.1 Top 25% | 49.5 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 5 | Christ's Hospital Horsham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 16.6 Lower 50% | 9.8 Attainment 8 | 829 |
| 6 | Farlington School Horsham · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 8.5 Lower 50% | 11.9 Attainment 8 | 414 |
The Forest School in Horsham leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Horsham with a Success Index (England) of 89.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 2 are academy, 2 are local authority, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary schools league table, every school on the Horsham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Horsham?
The Forest School in Horsham, South East ranks first among secondary schools in Horsham with a Success Index (England) of 89.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,115).
How are secondary schools in Horsham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.