Forge Wood Primary School

URN: 140651 • Crawley RH10 3SW

Overview

Name
Forge Wood Primary School
URN
140651
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
GLF SCHOOLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
66.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katharine Holman (since 2025)
Telephone
01293850651
Website
Visit
Address
Somerley Drive, Crawley RH10 3SW

Summary

Forge Wood Primary School is a mixed academy located in Crawley, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 415 pupils and a capacity for 420. Established in September 2016, the school has developed a strong curriculum aimed at fostering achievement for all students from Reception to Year 6. The school is committed to creating an inspiring learning environment that supports the diverse needs of its growing community.

The school promotes a range of extracurricular activities and community engagement, including charity events and guest speakers, which enrich the educational experience. Recent initiatives have included a successful residential trip for Year 6 students and a focus on environmental responsibility through community litter picking.

Forge Wood Primary School also prioritises safeguarding and offers support for families, including open events for prospective students. With a free school meal percentage of 18.1%, the school aims to ensure inclusivity and support for all its pupils. For more information, visit their website at www.forgewoodschool.org.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GLF SCHOOLS
Capacity
420
Pupils
415
Boys
211
Girls
204
FSM %
18.10
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 415 211 204 420 18.10
2024-09-11 390 206 184 420 18.70
2023-09-11 298 155 143 420 16.40
2022-09-11 298 155 143 420 16.40
2021-09-11 238 127 111 420 12.60
2020-09-11 172 88 84 420 10.50

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