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Three Bridges Primary School

Three Bridges Primary School

Crawley, RH10 1QGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGales Place, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 1QG
HeadteacherTrudy Emberson
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils654
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity654 / 687 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Top 90%

1830th of 2,034

In South East

Top 90%

15th of 21

In Crawley

Top 71%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:65%
Higher:14%
Writing
Expected:53%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:49%
Higher:8%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Sports HallMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningBook ClubEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

57

Applications

146

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Three Bridges Primary School

Three Bridges Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01293524076www.threebridgesprimaryschool.co.uk

Gales Place, Crawley

Crawley, RH10 1QG

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Gales Place, Crawley

Crawley, RH10 1QG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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