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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND FAQs (sen)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (calendar)
- Current Accessibility Plan Shortcut (download)
- Ofsted Report 2022 (download)
- Principal’s OFSTED outcome Letter (download)
- Pupil Premium Plan 2022-25 (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2021-24 (download)
- Parent Handbook (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy 2024-25 (download)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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