Holbrook Primary School vs St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Holbrook Primary School Horsham, South East | St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #447 of 2,471 | #483 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2334 of 15,697 | #2572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holbrookschool.co.uk/ | www.strobertsouthwellhorsham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 77.5).
- •St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 74%).
- •Holbrook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Holbrook Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 201.
- •Holbrook Primary School is a local authority school while St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holbrook Primary School better than St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham?
On the Success Index (England), Holbrook Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 77.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holbrook Primary School and St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Primary School: 416. St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Primary School and St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham rank in South East?
Holbrook Primary School is 447th of 2,471 and St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham is 483rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).