Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Crawley, RH11 7PZ · West Sussex · primary school
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6th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.3/10 against 4,209 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection is recent, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for development? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for pupils who attend?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders and staff model high expectations within a "deeply caring and highly effective" environment. Pupils achieve "very well" across the curriculum, with attainment in core subjects "significantly above national averages," while behaviour is described as "exemplary" and attendance is high.
Strengths
- Pupils make "very secure progress" through a "highly ambitious, broad and well designed" curriculum that secures essential knowledge.
- Achievement for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs is "high," supported by "effective adaptations and targeted provision."
- Attendance is "high and above national average," driven by a "shared responsibility" and effective pastoral support for vulnerable families.
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils who are "purposeful, focused and hard working" in a culture where bullying is "rare."
- Leaders demonstrate "highly accurate and incisive understanding" of education quality, ensuring "continuous and sustained improvement."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue their work to ensure pupils, "particularly disadvantaged pupils, benefit from a transformational education."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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