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Pennthorpe School

West Sussex·Not applicable·South East·Other independent school·RH12 3HJ
URN: 126111

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress
Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place
Admissions realism: not yet assessed

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Admissions and catchment

Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.

Entry, tests and fees

Independent school

Fees

Reception£3,665 a term

Reception | £3,665 - £4,741 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Reception£4,741 a term

Reception | £3,665 - £4,741 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 1£5,317 a term

Year 1 | £5,317 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 2£6,337 a term

Year 2 | £6,337 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 3£6,903 a term

Year 3 | £6,903 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 4£7,567 a term

Year 4 | £7,567 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 5 - 8£8,456 a term

Year 5 - 8 | £8,456 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursariesyes

If you would like your child to be considered for the Prodigy Programme and/or a means-tested bursary you are welcome to apply for these once your child has bee… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions pageFees page

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Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in West Sussex for local comparison.

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Downlands Community School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 57.3Progress 8 +0.53
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Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 55.5Progress 8 +0.53
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 55.1Progress 8 +0.89
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Shoreham Academy
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 54.8Progress 8 +0.56
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Tanbridge House School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 54.2Progress 8 +0.40
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School information

URN126111
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range2-13
HeadteacherHeadteacher Jonathan Marler
Trust—
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterNone
PostcodeRH12 3HJ
Latest pupils253
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

Church Street, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3HJ

www.pennthorpe.comView local authority page1403822391
DfE number6026
UKPRN10018705
Opened1 Jan 1939
GIAS updated20 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated20 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—