The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
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)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 29.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Purveur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Waterfield Gardens, Waterfield Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bewbush Academy
Primary · 632m away
Gossops Green Primary
Primary · 842m away
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Mill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Secondary · 1.5km away
Ifield Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Seymour Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Manor Green Primary School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Waterfield Primary School?
Waterfield Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterfield Primary School take?
Waterfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterfield Primary School?
Waterfield Primary School is in Crawley, RH11 8RA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waterfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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