Maidenbower Junior School
URN: 131603 • Crawley RH10 7RA
Overview
- Name
- Maidenbower Junior School
- URN
- 131603
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Pike (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01293883758
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harvest Road, Crawley RH10 7RA
Summary
Maidenbower Junior School is a community primary school located in Crawley, West Sussex, catering to 579 pupils aged 7 to 11. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. With a strong emphasis on values such as Growth, Tolerance, Resilience, Curiosity, Respect, and Responsibility, Maidenbower Junior School aims to prepare students for their future journeys through a well-rounded and engaging curriculum.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to inclusivity, exemplified by 'The Launchpad', a Special Support Centre for children with autism. This facility allows for tailored support while integrating students into mainstream classrooms, ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the necessary resources to succeed.
Maidenbower Junior School fosters a strong sense of community, with 80% of its pupils residing in Maidenbower and the remaining 20% from nearby areas. The school encourages collaboration between staff, parents, and governors to create a nurturing environment where individual achievements are celebrated, and lifelong skills are developed.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to inclusivity, exemplified by 'The Launchpad', a Special Support Centre for children with autism. This facility allows for tailored support while integrating students into mainstream classrooms, ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the necessary resources to succeed.
Maidenbower Junior School fosters a strong sense of community, with 80% of its pupils residing in Maidenbower and the remaining 20% from nearby areas. The school encourages collaboration between staff, parents, and governors to create a nurturing environment where individual achievements are celebrated, and lifelong skills are developed.
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Nearby alternatives
- Pound Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Milton Mount Primary School (67.5)
- Forge Wood Primary School (66.3)
- Crawley Down Village CofE School (64.5)
- Desmond Anderson Primary School (64.0)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 579
- Boys
- 309
- Girls
- 270
- FSM %
- 12.30
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 579 | 309 | 270 | 600 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 570 | 314 | 256 | 600 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 588 | 321 | 267 | 600 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 588 | 321 | 267 | 600 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 597 | 320 | 277 | 600 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 588 | 297 | 291 | 600 | 5.60 |
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