SchoolScoresThe Oaks Primary School and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Loppets Road, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5DP
01293 527473 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 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 13th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 2% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crawley. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
47 pupils in this year group.
72% — 12 points above the West Sussex average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 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. | 105 | 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 147 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 13th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 29 state primary schools in Crawley. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 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
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southgate Primary 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brook Infant School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Hilltop Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadfield Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Three Bridges Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Maidenbower Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Oaks Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Oaks Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Oaks Primary School and Nursery?
47% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Oaks Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Oaks Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put The Oaks Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 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 138618.
- 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.