The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Katharine Holman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gatwick School
All-through · 714m away
Milton Mount Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hazelwick School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Serenity School Crawley
Independent · 1.9km away
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Primary · 2.0km away
Burstow Park School
Independent · 2.2km away
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forge Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forge Wood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forge Wood Primary School?
Forge Wood Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forge Wood Primary School take?
Forge Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forge Wood Primary School?
Forge Wood Primary School is in Crawley, RH10 3SW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forge Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forge Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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