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Husborne Crawley Lower School

Husborne Crawley Lower School

Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZPrimary School·Ages 4-9
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Lane, Husborne Crawley, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ
HeadteacherDeborah Willans
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils48
Free School Meals (FSM)2.1%
School Capacity48 / 60 (80% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

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

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingEco ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

4

Applications

20

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio5.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Husborne Crawley Lower School

Husborne Crawley Lower School 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

01525280232www.hclowerschool.co.uk/

School Lane, Husborne Crawley

Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ

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School Lane, Husborne Crawley

Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ

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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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