Seymour Primary School
Crawley, RH11 9ES · West Sussex · primary school
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35th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,305 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Seymour Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Light House, Theatre Club with Top Hat, Room 13, Girls and Boys Football, Multi Skills Crawley Town Football, and the Young Voices Choir Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 455 pupils against a stated capacity of 592. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Light House club offer? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Seymour Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Seymour Primary School’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous inspection. The report describes a “warm and friendly” environment where pupils “thrive” and demonstrate “exemplary conduct” rooted in values of “courage, curiosity and compassion”. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly effective”, with carefully arranged knowledge sequences and deliberate links between subjects to reinforce understanding.
- Teachers possess “expert subject knowledge”, providing precise explanations and promptly correcting errors, leading pupils to “achieve exceptionally well”.
- Reading instruction is “exceptional”, with skilled phonics teaching and targeted support ensuring struggling pupils catch up quickly.
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary”, with pupils displaying “calm, orderly and respectful” conduct and impressive learning habits.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “sharply identified”, with tailored strategies supporting their independence and progress.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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