Husborne Crawley Lower School
80%
Capacity
48
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Husborne Crawley Lower School
Husborne Crawley Lower School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 48 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 60 places).
Ofsted has rated Husborne Crawley Lower School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Willans, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
Husborne Crawley Lower School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 4 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Husborne Crawley Lower School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Husborne Crawley Lower School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ |
| Headteacher | Deborah Willans |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 48 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.1% |
| School Capacity | 48 / 60 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2023. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
20
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Husborne Crawley
Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ
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