Southgate Primary
URN: 144599 • Crawley RH10 6DG
Overview
- Name
- Southgate Primary
- URN
- 144599
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Taylor (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01293525966
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrington Road, Crawley RH10 6DG
Summary
Southgate Primary School, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 280 pupils, serving a capacity of 360. The school is committed to fostering a well-rounded education, focusing not only on high academic standards but also on developing intellectual curiosity and personal growth in students. The ethos promotes the idea that children should thrive as learners and individuals in an ever-evolving world.
The curriculum at Southgate Primary is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills while encouraging exploration and creativity. Recent initiatives include outdoor learning experiences, such as workshops with West Sussex Fire & Rescue and residential trips that enhance teamwork and personal development. The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, offering open events and tours for prospective families to engage with the school environment.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (35.7%), Southgate Primary is dedicated to providing inclusive support for all students. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and collaboration, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish academically and socially.
The curriculum at Southgate Primary is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills while encouraging exploration and creativity. Recent initiatives include outdoor learning experiences, such as workshops with West Sussex Fire & Rescue and residential trips that enhance teamwork and personal development. The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, offering open events and tours for prospective families to engage with the school environment.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (35.7%), Southgate Primary is dedicated to providing inclusive support for all students. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and collaboration, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish academically and socially.
Useful links
- Cherry Fields Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- GLF Schools (other)
- GLF Schools' Teacher Training (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- GLF Careers (other)
- West Sussex Teaching School Hub (other)
- Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our School (other)
- Curriculum (other)
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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 280
- Boys
- 143
- Girls
- 137
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 280 | 143 | 137 | 360 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 151 | 156 | 360 | 37.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 318 | 171 | 147 | 360 | 38.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 318 | 171 | 147 | 420 | 38.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 343 | 191 | 152 | 420 | 30.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 364 | 200 | 164 | 420 | 20.30 |
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