The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 36% 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 280
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Miss Charlotte Taylor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHilltop Primary School
Primary · 364m away
Thomas Bennett Community College
Secondary · 735m away
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Primary · 788m away
Desmond Anderson Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Broadfield Primary Academy
Primary · 937m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Atelier21 Future School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southgate Primary's Ofsted rating?
Southgate Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southgate Primary?
Southgate Primary currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southgate Primary take?
Southgate Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southgate Primary?
Southgate Primary is in Crawley, RH10 6DG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southgate Primary have a sixth form?
No, Southgate Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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