The Bewbush Academy, Crawley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Bewbush Academy creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where all children feel valued and supported. Staff prioritise both academic learning and personal development, helping pupils understand safety, health, diversity and their place in the wider world. The school has made impressive improvements since its last inspection and continues to raise its ambitions for every child.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally strong pastoral support creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and cared for
- Outstanding early years provision with language-rich environment that prepares children well for Year 1
- Effective reading programme with highly trained phonics teachers and strong support for struggling readers
- Clear and well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build on previous knowledge
- Excellent approach to personal development teaching pupils about safety, health, mental wellbeing and British values
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of foundation subjects lack fully developed curriculum design, with learning tasks not sharply focused on the most important content
- Mathematics attainment at key stage 2 was below the national average in 2024, though the school is taking steps to address this
- Inconsistent quality of implementation across some subjects leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Young interpreters, safeguarding ambassadors, lunchtime helpers, community action initiatives including litter picking and fundraising, before- and after-school club
The Bewbush Academy is a primary school that has made significant improvements since its previous inspection. It now provides a good quality of education with outstanding early years provision and personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
34.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
46 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 74%. Maths has improved from 61% to 74%. Writing has improved from 80% to 85%.
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
25.2
KS2
17
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
459 pupils
630 capacity
171 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(4)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.09303%
Overall absence
16.41138%
Persistent absence
457
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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