Broadfield Primary Academy, Crawley
Broadfield Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Crawley, part of The Kemnal Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 23 schools in Crawley with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 71% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Broadfield Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Broadfield Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 82% in maths).
Getting a place at Broadfield Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Broadfield Primary Academy as their first choice and 106 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Broadfield Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Broadfield Primary Academy are Seymour Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 88% maths); Desmond Anderson Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 68% maths); Hilltop Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); and Southgate Primary (0.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 72% maths).
Broadfield Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Seymour Primary SchoolDesmond Anderson Primary AcademyHilltop Primary SchoolSouthgate Primary
The trust
Broadfield Primary Academy is one of 45 schools run by The Kemnal Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Broadfield Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Who goes there
48% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Asian (15%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 95 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 11 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crawley Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stadium (adjacent), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 291 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Broadfield Primary Academy issued 7 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Broadfield Primary Academy are Thomas Bennett Community College (0.3 miles); Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley (0.7 miles); St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (0.8 miles); and Ifield Community College (1.4 miles).
Thomas Bennett Community CollegeHoly Trinity CofE Secondary School, CrawleySt Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, CrawleyIfield Community College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
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
32.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
17
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Broadfield Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Broadfield Primary Academy.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Desmond Anderson670m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education - Seymour Primary School720m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Broadfield Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see West Sussex's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Broadfield Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Broadfield Primary Academy is in West Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to West Sussex for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Broadfield Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
447 pupils
630 places
183 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Crawley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crawley
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
95
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
502
Total Pupils
268
Boys
234
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,819
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,744
Per pupil
£2967k
Total funding
£214k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
16.3%
Persistent absence
417
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Broadfield Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Broadfield Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Broadfield Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Broadfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Broadfield Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Broadfield Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Broadfield Primary Academy is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Broadfield Primary Academy?
Broadfield Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Broadfield Primary Academy?
Classes at Broadfield Primary Academy average 25.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Broadfield Primary Academy?
Broadfield Primary Academy has around 502 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Broadfield Primary Academy?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Broadfield Primary Academy in 2024/25. 16.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Broadfield Primary Academy?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Broadfield Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Broadfield Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Broadfield Primary Academy: Junior Adventures Group @ Desmond Anderson (670m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier Education - Seymour Primary School (720m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Broadfield Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broadfield Primary Academy?
Broadfield Primary Academy is at Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)