Crawley Down Village CofE School
96%
Capacity
403
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Crawley Down Village CofE School
Crawley Down Village CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Sussex community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Crawley Down Village CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Oliver Burcombe, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Crawley Down Village CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 56 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crawley Down Village CofE School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Sussex, Crawley Down Village CofE School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hophurst Drive, Crawley, Mid Sussex, RH10 4XA |
| Headteacher | Oliver Burcombe |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 403 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 403 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2013. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hophurst Drive, Crawley
Mid Sussex, RH10 4XA
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