Three Bridges Primary School
95%
Capacity
654
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Three Bridges Primary School
Three Bridges Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 654 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 687 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Three Bridges Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Trudy Emberson, 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 12294th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 21 in Crawley.
Three Bridges Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 146 applications for 57 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Three Bridges Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Three Bridges 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Gales Place, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 1QG |
| Headteacher | Trudy Emberson |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 654 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 654 / 687 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12294th of 13,686
Nationally
1830th of 2,034
In South East
15th 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
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gales Place, Crawley
Crawley, RH10 1QG
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