SchoolScoresForge Wood Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GLF SCHOOLS
Somerley Drive, Crawley, RH10 3SW
01293 850651 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 June 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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 January 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
77 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 16th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 34 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 11% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
51% — 9 points below the West Sussex average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 188 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
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 17th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.3 | 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 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.1% | 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
- Milton Mount Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pound Hill Infant Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairway Infant School, Copthorne 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- Three Bridges Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Copthorne CofE Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northgate Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Maidenbower Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Green Primary 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Forge Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forge Wood Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Forge Wood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Forge Wood Primary School?
73% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Forge Wood Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Forge Wood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Forge Wood Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 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 140651.
- 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.