Waterfield Primary School, Crawley
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Waterfield Primary is an inclusive school that knows its pupils well and supports every child to succeed. Staff provide tailored help to children with additional needs using practical tools and strategies, while disadvantaged pupils receive carefully designed support to broaden their experiences. The school creates a calm, nurturing environment where children behave respectfully and feel valued as part of the community.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusion culture with early identification of pupil needs and effective tailored support
- Well-sequenced curriculum with secure subject knowledge from staff
- Effective early years provision with emphasis on reading and phonics from Reception
- Positive relationships and calm, nurturing learning environment
- Comprehensive personal development programme promoting character and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance below national average - need to sustain and refine recent improvement strategies
- Punctuality needs improvement with too many pupils arriving late
- Some subjects lack precision in identifying the most important knowledge pupils need to learn
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed, helping pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School clubs, visits, community experiences, leadership roles
Waterfield Primary School provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils achieve well and feel safe. The school has established strong systems for supporting all learners, particularly those with additional needs.
At a Glance
29.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has declined from 79% to 72%. Writing has remained stable at around 68%.
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
404 pupils
472 capacity
68 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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.64496%
Overall absence
17.93313%
Persistent absence
329
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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