Broadfield Primary Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Crawley, West Sussex
Broadfield Primary Academy is a primary school in Crawley, West Sussex for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 8 May 2025. West Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9PD
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 502 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 8 May 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are safe and happy at this vibrant school.”
- “Pupils know the school's values of 'aim high, be kind, celebrate difference' and talk confidently about them.”
- “The school is committed to promoting the fundamental British values such as democracy, rule of law and tolerance throughout the curriculum.”
To improve
- “However, in some subjects, the systems to check pupils’ knowledge are not used consistently well.”
- “Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge which are not addressed before pupils move on to new curriculum content.”
- “As a result, some pupils are less secure in their understanding of the curriculum in some subjects.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 77% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 47 first-preference applications, 51 offers in total, 47 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2026, as West Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.
- Seymour Primary School 0.4 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 0.5 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Hilltop Primary School 0.5 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- Southgate Primary 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Woodgate Primary Academy 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 0.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Oaks Primary School & Nursery 1.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Gossops Green Primary 1.0 mi Standards maintained Last distance published