The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
102
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 47 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
- 482
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Lucy Cooper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dorsten Place, Bewbush, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterfield Primary School
Primary · 632m away
Gossops Green Primary
Primary · 982m away
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seymour Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Mill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Cottesmore School
Independent · 1.7km away
Broadfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bewbush Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bewbush Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bewbush Academy?
The Bewbush Academy currently has 482 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bewbush Academy take?
The Bewbush Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Bewbush Academy?
The Bewbush Academy is in Crawley, RH11 8XW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bewbush Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Bewbush Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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