Crawley Down Village CofE School
URN: 131001 • Crawley RH10 4XA
Overview
- Name
- Crawley Down Village CofE School
- URN
- 131001
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Burcombe (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hophurst Drive, Crawley RH10 4XA
Summary
Crawley Down Village CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Crawley, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 389 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing respect, challenge, independence, and teamwork, with the guiding principle that "With God, all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26).
The curriculum at Crawley Down Village CofE School is designed to support holistic development, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also grow personally and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, working closely with families to create a supportive learning environment. Regular events, such as swimming lessons and new intake meetings, facilitate engagement between the school and parents.
The school’s vision is to be a vibrant learning community where love and respect are central to all activities. Through a focus on core values, the school aims to prepare students for a successful future, encouraging them to flourish both in and out of the classroom.
The curriculum at Crawley Down Village CofE School is designed to support holistic development, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also grow personally and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, working closely with families to create a supportive learning environment. Regular events, such as swimming lessons and new intake meetings, facilitate engagement between the school and parents.
The school’s vision is to be a vibrant learning community where love and respect are central to all activities. Through a focus on core values, the school aims to prepare students for a successful future, encouraging them to flourish both in and out of the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- Pound Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Milton Mount Primary School (67.5)
- Forge Wood Primary School (66.3)
- Desmond Anderson Primary School (64.0)
- Waterfield Primary School (62.6)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 389
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 184
- FSM %
- 7.50
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 389 | 205 | 184 | 420 | 7.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 389 | 205 | 184 | 420 | 7.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 404 | 209 | 195 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 404 | 209 | 195 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 402 | 206 | 196 | 420 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 391 | 193 | 198 | 420 | 6.10 |
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