Bohunt Horsham Explained

Motto:Enjoy, Respect, Achieve
Address:Bailey Road,
City:Horsham
Postcode:RH12 6AP
County:West Sussex
Country:England
Coordinates:51.0913°N -0.2984°W
Local Authority:West Sussex
Schooltype:Free school
Established:1 September 2019
Head Teacher:Georgette Ayling
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:4
Upper Age:16
Colors:Green and Black
Trust:Bohunt Education Trust (BET)
Urn:147187
Ofsted:Yes
Staff:9 teaching, 7 support
Capacity:1620

Bohunt Horsham is a coeducational all-through school located in Horsham, West Sussex, England.[1] The school opened to 120 students in Year 7 in 2019 in temporary accommodation near the centre of Horsham and a new, purpose-built school was opened at Mowbray, north of the town, in 2022[2] Eventually the school will take 1620 students from ages 4–16, and will include a nursery with provision for 50 places.  Bohunt School Horsham is funded by the Department for Education as a free school. The school is sponsored by the Bohunt Education Trust, led by Bohunt School in Liphook, Hampshire.[3]

Opening in 2019 & Temporary Site

The new school is the third newly opened school by the Bohunt Education Trust. It opened in a temporary site in Hurst Road, Horsham in September 2019, with 120 students joining in the first year.[4] The trust announced the Head Teacher in November 2018.[5]

Permanent Site

The school relocated to the Mowbray development off Rusper Road in 2022.[6] This is part of a wider development north of Horsham, including up to 2,750 homes, a business park, and sports facilities.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fresh moves in plans for major new Horsham school. www.wscountytimes.co.uk. en. 2019-10-15.
  2. Web site: Initial preparation works begin at land north of Horsham. 2019-10-11. The District Post newspaper Horsham News. en-US. 2019-10-15.
  3. Web site: Innovative Bohunt Academy to open in Horsham. 2018-10-10. The District Post newspaper Horsham News. en-US. 2019-06-14.
  4. Web site: Site of new Horsham school revealed. www.wscountytimes.co.uk. en. 2019-06-14.
  5. Web site: Headteacher appointed for new school in Horsham. www.wscountytimes.co.uk. en. 2019-06-14.
  6. Web site: Initial preparation works begin at land north of Horsham. 2019-10-11. The District Post newspaper Horsham News. en-US. 2019-10-15.
  7. Web site: Initial works start today on building 2,750-home estate in Horsham. www.wscountytimes.co.uk. en. 2019-10-15.