The Oaks Primary School & Nursery

URN: 138618 • Crawley RH10 5DP

Overview

Name
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
URN
138618
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gary Mainwaring (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01293527473
Website
Visit
Address
Loppets Road, Crawley RH10 5DP

Summary

The Oaks Primary School & Nursery, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 447 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, encapsulated in its ethos of "Roots to grow, wings to fly," aiming to build success and confidence in all students.

The curriculum at The Oaks is designed to engage and inspire children, with a variety of extracurricular activities and community events that enhance learning experiences. Recent initiatives include the ACE (A Champion for Every Child) programme and various workshops aimed at promoting creativity and teamwork among students. The school also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and community involvement, ensuring that children feel safe and valued.

The Oaks actively participates in local events and initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to the wider community. The school has received recognition for its achievements, including the School Games Gold Mark Award, highlighting its dedication to promoting physical education and well-being among pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.oaks-tkat.org.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
447
Boys
220
Girls
227
FSM %
21.10
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 447 220 227 420 21.10
2024-09-11 433 212 221 420 20.80
2023-09-11 449 221 228 420 18.50
2022-09-11 449 221 228 420 18.50
2021-09-11 455 227 228 420 16.50
2020-09-11 461 221 240 420 10.20

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