Woodgate Primary Academy
Crawley, RH11 9GT · West Sussex · primary school
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184th 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 3,300 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| 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.
Woodgate Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Woodgate Primary Academy
Overview
Woodgate Primary Academy provides an education that meets the expected standard in most areas, with safeguarding standards fully met. The school fosters a positive, inclusive culture where pupils feel safe, supported, and proud of their achievements. However, academic outcomes are currently limited by gaps in essential knowledge, particularly in writing, which prevents pupils from achieving as well as they could.
Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance and behaviour are strong, with leaders acting early to remove barriers and persistent absence falling.
- Early years provision is high quality, with a "well-sequenced curriculum" that builds knowledge and skills from the start.
- Inclusion is a priority, with robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is central to school life, helping pupils build resilience, confidence, and a sense of community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff embed foundations in spelling, handwriting, and grammar so pupils can access the curriculum effectively.
- Leaders must sustain improvements in attendance to ensure high attendance is consistently promoted for all pupils.
- Leaders must ensure pupils make positive progress from their starting points to produce high-quality work across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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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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