The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 487
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 33.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sian Markham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9PD
Town setting
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Thomas Bennett Community College
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Seymour Primary School
Primary · 623m away
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Primary · 725m away
Desmond Anderson Primary School
Primary · 725m away
Hilltop Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Southgate Primary
Primary · 937m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broadfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Broadfield Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadfield Primary Academy?
Broadfield Primary Academy currently has 487 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadfield Primary Academy take?
Broadfield Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadfield Primary Academy?
Broadfield Primary Academy is in Crawley, RH11 9PD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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