Classpot

Waterfield Primary School

Crawley, RH11 8RAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#6,173
of 13,686 nationally

About Waterfield Primary School

Waterfield Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 119 applications for just 50 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. Of those, 45 families put it as their first preference, and all 45 received offers — meaning every family who wanted it most got in, but the overall demand still far outstrips supply. That kind of competition usually reflects strong word-of-mouth, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership, management, and early years provision. That’s a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement. So parents are seeing a school that has clearly turned a corner and is now delivering a solid, reliable experience.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWaterfield Gardens, Waterfield Primary School, Crawley, Crawley, RH11 8RA
HeadteacherJames Purveur
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils395
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity395 / 472 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jun 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketTennisRoundersCross CountryNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfield Primary School

Waterfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.