West Green Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About West Green Primary School
West Green Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated West Green Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Chapman, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12817th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 21 in Crawley.
West Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 141 applications for 29 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Green Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, West Green 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | West Green Drive, Crawley, Crawley, RH11 7EL |
| Headteacher | Sally Chapman |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.4% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12817th of 13,686
Nationally
1904th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 21
In Crawley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
141
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Green Drive, Crawley
Crawley, RH11 7EL
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