Ofsted: Good

Muntham House School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Harry Anderson

location_onHorsham, RH13 0NJ

language Visit Website phone 1403730302

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

118

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Attainment 8

18.1

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GCSE Rank

#50 in West Sussex

#3,854 of 4,663 nationally

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Muntham House School is a Non-maintained special school school in Horsham, serving ages 5-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Muntham House School is a non-maintained special school in Horsham, West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 5-18. The school has approximately 124 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 18.1, placing the school #50 in West Sussex and #3,854 of 4,663 nationally. 5.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 13.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

18.1

Grade 5+ E&M

5.90%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.54

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

21.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

28.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.13

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

24.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

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29 March 2022

Inspection Report

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31 January 2019

Inspection Report

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14 January 2015

Inspection Report

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11 September 2013

Inspection Report

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12 October 2010

Inspection Report

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01 July 2008

Inspection Report

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16 November 2005

Inspection Report

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04 December 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-01-31

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-14

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-11

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.9%(11 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 124 pupils. During this period, there were 14 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	124	14	11.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	120	19	15.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	114	6	5.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	114	7	6.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	112	13	11.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	118	9	7.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	118	5	4.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	112	10	8.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	103	9	8.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	97	10	10.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	99	13	13.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	100	11	11.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	95	3	3.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	91	7	7.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	77	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	77	7	9.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	69	4	5.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	66	5	7.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	67	8	11.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	66	9	13.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	63	5	7.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	59	1	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	62	13	21.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	55	6	10.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	53	4	7.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	49	12	24.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 122 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

37.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree68%

agree13%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree53%

agree29%

disagree16%

strongly disagree3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree55%

agree13%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree82%

agree16%

strongly disagree3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree68%

agree21%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree76%

agree21%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree76%

agree18%

disagree3%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree87%

agree11%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree16%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree84%

agree13%

strongly disagree3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

Muntham House School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.