Broadfield Primary Academy, Crawley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Broadfield is a vibrant, safe school where pupils are happy and proud. Staff build strong caring relationships with children and have high expectations across the curriculum. Pupils develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging through a range of visits, speakers and meaningful roles like school councillors and play leaders.
Key Strengths
- Calm, purposeful lessons with excellent behaviour - no low-level disruption
- Strong reading programme with systematic phonics approach
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who achieve well
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge over time
Areas for Improvement
- Writing errors in spelling, punctuation, handwriting and grammar not addressed quickly enough
- Knowledge check systems not used consistently - some pupils have gaps before moving to new content
- Need to identify and resolve misconceptions more effectively across some subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture prioritising pupil wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball, football, chess, multi-skills, educational visits, school council roles, play leader positions
Broadfield Primary Academy has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are safe, happy and benefit from calm, purposeful lessons with high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
At a Glance
33.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
26.1
Infant (KS1)
24.4
KS2
18
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
502 pupils
630 capacity
128 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Crawley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crawley
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.14863%
Overall absence
16.30695%
Persistent absence
417
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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