Maidenbower Junior School
About Maidenbower Junior School
Maidenbower Junior School is a mixed, state primary in Crawley, West Sussex, catering for pupils aged 7 to 11. With 579 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, the school is effectively full, suggesting it is a popular choice for local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools nationally. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled by the local authority on a non-denominational basis. Demand appears strong given the near-capacity roll, though the school does not publish specific oversubscription figures. Headteacher Simon Pike leads a large junior school that draws from the surrounding Maidenbower area, a suburban part of Crawley with a mix of housing and good transport links.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2022Latest monitoring visit (13 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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