St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
419
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jillian Hine, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 161 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, St Margaret's Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Mardens, Crawley, Crawley, RH11 0AQ |
| Headteacher | Jillian Hine |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
161
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Mardens, Crawley
Crawley, RH11 0AQ
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