The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 579
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Simon Pike (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Brook Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 508m away
Oriel High School
Secondary · 514m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Primary · 1.3km away
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Serenity School Crawley
Independent · 1.6km away
Three Bridges Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Maidenbower Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Maidenbower Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maidenbower Junior School?
Maidenbower Junior School currently has 579 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maidenbower Junior School take?
Maidenbower Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Maidenbower Junior School?
Maidenbower Junior School is in Crawley, RH10 7RA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maidenbower Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Maidenbower Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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