St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Crawley, RH10 6HD · West Sussex · primary school
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99th 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 the 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a choir, perform at the Sutton Music Festival, Winter Music Recital, Carol Service in the Friary, the charity concert ‘Together in Song’, the Reigate and Redhill Music and Art Festival, and the Summer Recital. Trips include visiting a panto and the church. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? How does the music curriculum integrate with the wider school timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Overview
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “truly inclusive” where pupils are happy and proud of their achievements. The report highlights a calm, purposeful environment where pupils demonstrate good manners and kindness, supported by engaging teaching and a carefully planned curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well, moving “purposefully and quietly” around the site with strong routines in place.
- Early reading is taught well, with staff quickly addressing misconceptions and providing additional support for fluency.
- The curriculum is carefully mapped from early years, establishing “solid foundations for learning” that are built upon over time.
- Provision for pupils’ wider development is “very strong,” including a wide variety of clubs, trips, and opportunities for responsibility.
- Leaders are reflective, making considered plans to develop the school while ensuring staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff implement improvements for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) consistently, including effective communication with parents.
- Leaders need to establish a systematic process to support pupils in retaining their learning in the longer term, as this is not yet consistently achieved.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training, keeping detailed records, and acting quickly on concerns while liaising well with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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