Seymour Primary School, Crawley
Seymour Primary School 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 December 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 23 schools in Crawley with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- 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
Seymour Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Seymour Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% 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 (87% in reading, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Seymour Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Seymour Primary School as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 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 Seymour Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Seymour Primary School are Broadfield Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths); Hilltop Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); The Bewbush Academy (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Gossops Green Primary (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 70% maths).
Seymour Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Broadfield Primary AcademyHilltop Primary SchoolThe Bewbush AcademyGossops Green Primary
The trust
Seymour Primary School 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
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Seymour Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).
Who goes there
51.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (30%), Asian (29%) and Black (14%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ifield Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Seymour School (outside), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 281 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, Seymour Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Seymour Primary School are Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley (0.4 miles); Thomas Bennett Community College (0.7 miles); St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (0.7 miles); and Ifield Community College (1.3 miles).
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, CrawleyThomas Bennett Community CollegeSt 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Seymour Primary School excels at creating a happy, inclusive community where all pupils are encouraged to achieve their very best. Teachers have expert knowledge and use it to help every child understand new ideas deeply - including those who need extra support. The school celebrates success widely and provides rich experiences like clubs, trips and special projects that help pupils develop new skills and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional teaching of reading with strong phonics instruction and targeted support for struggling readers
- Highly effective curriculum design with careful sequencing of knowledge and meaningful links between subjects
- Expert subject knowledge from teachers who use precise explanations and check understanding promptly
- Exemplary behaviour throughout the school with calm, orderly and respectful conduct from pupils
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND through tailored strategies and targeted programmes in the Pod
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Room 13, Bike Shed, clubs, trips, leadership opportunities
Seymour Primary School is a warm and friendly primary school where pupils thrive in a diverse community built on values of courage, curiosity and compassion. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since its previous inspection in 2018.
At a Glance
30.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
63 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 declined from 87% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2 unlawfully large infant classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Seymour Primary School
Before and after school care
Seymour Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in West Sussex
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Seymour Primary School.
- Premier Education - Seymour Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Seymour Primary School 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 Seymour Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Seymour Primary School 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
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 39 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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.
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Your chances of a place at Seymour Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
425 pupils
630 places
205 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
455
Total Pupils
233
Boys
222
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
23.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,916
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,855
Per pupil
£2801k
Total funding
£197k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
11.3%
Persistent absence
390
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 Seymour Primary School
What are SATs results like at Seymour Primary School?
Of the pupils at Seymour Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Seymour Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seymour Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Seymour Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Seymour Primary School 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 Seymour Primary School?
Seymour Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Seymour Primary School?
Classes at Seymour Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Seymour Primary School?
Seymour Primary School has around 455 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Seymour Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Seymour Primary School in 2024/25. 11.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Seymour Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Seymour Primary School 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 Seymour Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Seymour Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education - Seymour Primary School (registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Seymour Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 39 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Seymour Primary School?
Seymour Primary School is at Seymour Road, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)