Waterfield Primary School

URN: 145544 • Crawley RH11 8RA

Overview

Name
Waterfield Primary School
URN
145544
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Purveur (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01293548014
Website
Visit
Address
Waterfield Gardens, Crawley RH11 8RA

Summary

Waterfield Primary School, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is a two-form entry academy that serves a diverse community of 395 pupils. The school is committed to providing an ambitious curriculum designed to equip children with essential skills for their future education and beyond. Waterfield offers a welcoming environment, beginning with Nursery and Reception, where strong relationships with families are fostered to support children's learning journeys.

The school's ethos is built around three core values: Kindness, Respect, and Hard Work. These values guide the interactions between staff and students, promoting a culture of mutual respect and appreciation for individuality. Waterfield emphasizes not only core subjects like reading, writing, and maths but also the Arts and technology, ensuring a well-rounded education.

In addition to high-quality teaching, Waterfield provides various resources and facilities, including an Outdoor Early Years Learning Space, Arts Studio, and a dedicated Nurture space known as the NEST. The school encourages collaboration between home and school, viewing parents as co-educators in their children's development and success.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
Capacity
472
Pupils
395
Boys
196
Girls
199
FSM %
29.10
Open date
2018-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 395 196 199 472 29.10
2024-09-11 375 193 182 472 31.70
2023-09-11 354 185 169 472 28.00
2022-09-11 354 185 169 472 28.00
2021-09-11 365 197 168 382 22.50
2020-09-11 361 191 170 382 16.40

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