Three Bridges Primary School
Crawley, RH10 1QG · West Sussex · primary school
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182nd 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 3,131 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Three Bridges Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, a Year 4 trip to Bignor Roman Villa, and both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 600 pupils against a stated capacity of 687. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Three Bridges Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and secure” in this “friendly and welcoming” school, where a “calm, orderly atmosphere” supports wellbeing. While leaders have tackled weaknesses with “urgency, commitment and some success,” the overall effectiveness is judged as “Requires improvement” because the curriculum is not yet delivered effectively across all key stages.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind to each other,” feel “safe and well cared for,” and understand the school’s rules to be “ready, respectful, safe.”
- Mathematics provision is strong, with teachers implementing the new programme “consistently and effectively,” leading to rising standards.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved, with the curriculum “suitably adapted” most of the time.
- The personal development programme is “well-established,” enriching learning through debates, cultural studies, and safety skills.
- Staff are “positive about working in the school” and appreciate steps taken to “ease workload pressures.”
Areas to improve
- The revised curriculum, including phonics, is not delivered “consistently well” due to variations in staff subject knowledge and expertise.
- The behaviour policy is not always followed closely enough, meaning disengaged pupils are not refocused with “sufficient urgency.”
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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