The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Crawley, RH10 5DP · West Sussex · primary school
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14th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,249 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Cheneler Street Dance, Rhythm Master Club, Cheneler Yoga Club, Lighthouse Rooted Club, Community Choir with Miss Sandow, Southern Martial Arts, Chelsea Football Club, Elite Multi-sports Club, Albion Football Club, Storm Basketball, Springfit Gymnastics, and football training. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various external clubs coordinated with the school timetable?
What Ofsted said about The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Overview
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery is described as having a “strong inclusive ethos” where staff demonstrate “kindness, ambition and respect.” Pupils behave well and achieve well, supported by a curriculum that is “well-sequenced” and ambitious for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Staff show a “strong understanding of individual pupils’ needs,” making “precise, individual adaptions” that help pupils with SEND achieve well.
- Teachers in most subjects have a “good understanding of what to teach” and “explain new ideas clearly,” with particular improvements noted in mathematics.
- Phonics teaching is prioritised from Reception, with teachers regularly assessing progress and providing “swift” additional support where needed.
- Pupils display “high levels of tolerance and acceptance,” benefiting from varied experiences such as visits to places of worship and citizenship days.
- Leaders are “highly ambitious” and support staff through a “well-structured programme of training” while considering workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge or its sequence, meaning staff are not clear about “what they are teaching and when.”
- Assessment in some subjects does not support learning sufficiently, leading to gaps; staff should “routinely check pupils’ understanding” to address misconceptions swiftly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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