The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
106
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Winton (HeadTeacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Southgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6HD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley's Ofsted rating?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley take?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley is in Crawley, RH10 6HD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley have a sixth form?
No, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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