The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
12% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gary Mainwaring (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Loppets Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Desmond Anderson Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Primary · 945m away
Southgate Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Thomas Bennett Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Oriel High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Brook Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Hilltop Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Oaks Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oaks Primary School & Nursery?
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oaks Primary School & Nursery take?
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Oaks Primary School & Nursery?
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery is in Crawley, RH10 5DP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oaks Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, The Oaks Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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