Crawley Down Village CofE
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
414
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary controlled school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(23/01/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
56%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Hophurst Drive
Crawley Down
Crawley
RH10 4XA
01342713292

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Your clear vision for the school successfully promotes pupils’ well-being, strong Christian values and academic achievement. You are highly reflective about the value of the changes you have put in place and give equal consideration to further improvements. Your evaluation of the school’s effectiveness is accurate and you know your pupils well. Leaders and staff work productively together, united in supporting your vision. All staff who responded to Ofsted’s questionnaire report that they feel proud to work at the school. Like you, governors have high aspirations for the school. They are committed to further improvement and demonstrate an insightful understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses. They visit regularly, and their monitoring provides them with sufficient knowledge and understanding to challenge school leaders effectively. You welcome, and act on, helpful external advice from the local authority. Collaboration with other schools in the locality provides you and your team with beneficial support and opportunities. In return, your leadership is used more widely as a helpful example for others. An overwhelming majority of parents and carers who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire would recommend the school to others. All parents spoken to commented positively about how approachable and friendly the staff are, and how well the staff know the children and the families. One parent spoke for many when she said: ‘The staff genuinely care. They go above and beyond.’ Pupils have a good understanding of the school’s Christian values. These are evident in the strong and caring relationships both with each other and with adults. An ethos of mutual respect and consideration for others permeates the school. Pupils spoke passionately about the importance of ‘treating others the way you would like to be treated’, and that ‘everyone is a friend in this school.’ Pupils say that they enjoy school and that teachers make learning fun. This is reflected in the school’s overall high attendance figure and in pupils’ positive behaviour. Children make a strong start during Reception Year. Adults’ skilled questioning and thoughtful attention to the curriculum develop children’s understanding well. For example, as part of transition to Year 1, children explored the stages of a butterfly while relating it to their own changes. Children are developing a good understanding of sounds and letters and are encouraged to read often. Parents of children in Reception were very positive about the progress their children are making. One parent commented: ‘The school has simply been exemplary and met all my child’s needs with the utmost care and attention.’ Leaders’ careful monitoring and tracking of pupils’ progress ensures that pupils receive timely support when needed. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities achieve well because of the attention the school gives to their well-being and academic progress. Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted well. The school’s house system is highly valued by all. Weekly ‘high five’ assemblies celebrate achievement, and reward systems are linked closely to the school’s core values. Pupils enjoy a wide range of after-school clubs and visits to interesting places, which builds on their learning. Following the previous inspection, you were asked to ensure that teachers plan and provide work that is challenging for all pupils, particularly the most able, in writing. You were also asked to ensure that pupils were clear about how to improve their work. Work in pupils’ books shows increasing evidence of challenge for the most able pupils, though you recognise that there is more to do. Teachers provide pupils with opportunities to write regularly at length and for different purposes across a variety of subjects. You are sensibly ensuring that pupils develop their handwriting skills and pay greater attention to their presentation. During the inspection, adults skilfully supported children in Reception to write ‘tricky words’. Pupils in Year 1 wrote enthusiastically about a recent walk to a local allotment, linked to their topic on growing. Teachers, on the whole, follow the school’s feedback policy, and as a result pupils are becoming increasingly successful at improving their work. Safeguarding is effective. The safety and well-being of pupils at the school is a high priority. School leaders and governors have ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Records are detailed and accurate, and relevant recruitment checks are fully completed. You ensure that all staff receive appropriate training, including on their duty to prevent extremism and radicalisation.

Crawley Down Village CofE Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>70, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>32, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 34 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>87, "no"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 135 responses up to 09-02-2024

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