Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
419
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tobias Melia, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1271st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 21 in Crawley.
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 182 applications for 59 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hare Lane, Crawley, Crawley, RH11 7PZ |
| Headteacher | Tobias Melia |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Dec 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1271st of 13,686
Nationally
161st of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 21
In Crawley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed59
182
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Hare Lane, Crawley
Crawley, RH11 7PZ
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