Broadfield Primary Academy
About Broadfield Primary Academy
Broadfield Primary Academy is a state primary in Crawley, West Sussex, and its intake data paints a clear picture of a school in demand. The school has capacity for 630 pupils but currently enrols 487, leaving some headroom, yet for the 2025/26 intake it received 124 applications for just 54 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.3 to one. All 50 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning families who put the school first are very likely to get in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.4%, which is notably above the national average for primary schools and indicates a diverse intake with a significant number of children from lower-income households. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three through to eleven, and it offers a nursery provision, making it a full primary option for families in the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 36 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2025Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: bpa-tkat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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