SchoolScoresBroadfield Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9PD
01293 406940 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 May 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Crawley comparisons use the 18 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Crawley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Crawley figures pool parents at the Crawley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
69 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the West Sussex average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 106 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.3% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Seymour Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), improved significantly 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hilltop Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southgate Primary 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodgate Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oaks Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gossops Green Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bewbush Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterfield Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Broadfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Broadfield Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Broadfield Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Broadfield Primary Academy?
86% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Broadfield Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Broadfield Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Broadfield Primary Academy as their first choice for 51 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138453.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.