The Mill Primary Academy

About The Mill Primary Academy

The Mill Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 545 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 630 places).

Ofsted has rated The Mill Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Gosden, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 83% 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 1041st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 21 in Crawley.

The Mill Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 153 applications for 67 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The Mill Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, The Mill Primary Academy 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.

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