St Andrew's CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Wise, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12314th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 21 in Crawley.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 18 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, St Andrew's CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Weald Drive, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 6NU |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Wise |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.5% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12314th of 13,686
Nationally
1833rd of 2,034
In South East
16th of 21
In Crawley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
7%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Weald Drive, Crawley
Crawley, RH10 6NU
Journey to School
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