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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Cherry Fields Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- Banstead Infant School (other)
- GLF Schools (other)
- GLF Schools' Teacher Training (other)
- Hardwick Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- Longford Park Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- William Morris Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- GLF Careers (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- West Sussex Teaching School Hub (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pound Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Milton Mount Primary School (67.5)
- Crawley Down Village CofE School (64.5)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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