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Gossops Green Primary

Gossops Green Primary

Crawley, RH11 8HWPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

592

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Gossops Green Primary

Gossops Green Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 592 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 630 places).

Ofsted has rated Gossops Green Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Dunne, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12319th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 21 in Crawley.

Gossops Green Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 142 applications for 67 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.

Gossops Green Primary parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (123 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Gossops Green Primary include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Gossops Green Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKidborough Road, Crawley, Crawley, RH11 8HW
HeadteacherSarah Dunne
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils592
Free School Meals (FSM)23.6%
School Capacity592 / 630 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)

12319th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 90%

1835th of 2,034

In South East

Top 90%

17th of 21

In Crawley

Top 81%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:62%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:64%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:53%
Higher:10%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

123 responses

Would Recommend This School

93%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
15%
Concerns dealt with
59%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeAware of curriculumSubject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryTennisRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

67

Applications

142

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

63 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gossops Green Primary

Gossops Green Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01293525449www.gossopsgreen.org.uk

Kidborough Road, Crawley

Crawley, RH11 8HW

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Kidborough Road, Crawley

Crawley, RH11 8HW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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