Gossops Green Primary, Crawley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Gossops Green Primary excels at fostering character development and emotional well-being, with pupils learning to be thoughtful, responsible and respectful. The school provides exceptional support for pupils with additional needs and creates a nurturing environment where all children feel valued. Your child will benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum delivered by dedicated staff who go above and beyond to address pupil anxieties and encourage aspirations.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils' character development, with strong understanding of equity, diversity and mental health
- Highly effective reading provision that develops fluency, comprehension and love of reading
- Skilled support for pupils with SEND who achieve highly through thoughtful adaptations and inclusive classrooms
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school, with calm and purposeful learning
- Rich range of trips, clubs, sports and music opportunities enriching pupils' experiences
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects other than mathematics and English, learning activities occasionally do not match the high ambition of curriculum aims
- Ensure that lesson design across the wider curriculum consistently supports pupils to develop deep understanding of key concepts and achieve highly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture prioritising pupils' interests and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, sports opportunities, music opportunities, trips, mental health ambassadors, change champions, healthy eating community project, assembly leadership
Gossops Green Primary is a joyful, caring and ambitious school where pupils thrive and achieve well. The school has maintained strong standards since its previous Good rating, with effective action taken across all areas.
At a Glance
23.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
123 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 76%. Maths has improved from 53% to 70%. Writing has improved from 64% to 70%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
582 pupils
630 capacity
48 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(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.01129%
Overall absence
11.11111%
Persistent absence
522
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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