Southgate Primary, Crawley

In its own words: "At Southgate Primary School we actively take opportunities to teach British Values: Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our School Council; the elections of the pupil council are based solely on pupil votes. Pupils are also given opportunities to put themselves forward for other responsibilities within the school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to welcome you to Southgate Primary School, part of the GLF Schools multi-academy Trust. January 2023 sees the exciting next step in Southgate's journey, striving to provide excellence for every child."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, gymnastics, karate, dance, choir and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Southgate Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Southgate Primary as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Southgate Primary are Hilltop Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 79% maths); Desmond Anderson Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 68% maths); and Broadfield Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Southgate Primary.

Southgate Primary is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Asian (19%) and Black (18%).

The nearest railway station is Crawley Rail Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barrington Road (opposite), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 578 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Southgate Primary issued 8 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Southgate Primary are Thomas Bennett Community College (0.5 miles); St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (0.7 miles); Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley (0.8 miles); and Ifield Community College (1.2 miles).