Brook Infant School and Nursery
97%
Capacity
175
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Brook Infant School and Nursery
Brook Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 175 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brook Infant School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Cox, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Brook Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brook Infant School and Nursery include Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Brook Infant School and Nursery is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Salterns Road, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 7JE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Cox |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 175 / 180 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
139
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Salterns Road, Crawley
Crawley, RH10 7JE
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