St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
100%
Capacity
421
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Winton, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6142nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 21 in Crawley.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 59 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 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 | Southgate Drive, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 6HD |
| Headteacher | Samantha Winton |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6142nd of 13,686
Nationally
871st of 2,034
In South East
8th of 21
In Crawley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
3%
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
8Facilities 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
155
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
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Contact Information
Southgate Drive, Crawley
Crawley, RH10 6HD
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