Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
90%
Capacity
242
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 242 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Roberts, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 179 applications for 68 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (81 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Maidenbower 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Harvest Road, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 7RA |
| Headteacher | Laura Roberts |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 242 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 242 / 270 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
81 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
179
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harvest Road, Crawley
Crawley, RH10 7RA
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