Broadfield Primary Academy
Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broadfield Primary Academy is a primary school in Crawley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Crawley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2019, report published 23 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Pupils are safe and happy at this vibrant school. Pupils know the school's values of 'aim high, be kind, celebrate difference' and talk confidently about them. The school is committed to promoting the fundamental British values such as democracy, rule of law and tolerance throughout the curriculum. Pupils understand these well. Staff expect pupils to achieve high standards across the curriculum. Published outcomes demonstrate that most pupils have a secure knowledge in and understanding of reading, writing and mathematics. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. From the beginning of the school day, lessons are calm and purposeful. There is no low-level disruption. Pupils follow appropriate routines, such as lining up at the end of lunch, or moving from the carpet to tables during transitions in lessons. During breaktimes and lunchtimes, pupils play happily in a range of independent and team games. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils build their confidence and resilience through a wide range of educational visits, visiting speakers and thoughtful assemblies. They value the strong, caring relationships they have with staff. One pupil summarised the thoughts of others, saying, 'Staff are always there to listen and help you.'
What the school should improve
- In some aspects of the writing curriculum, such as handwriting, spelling, punctuation and grammar, gaps in pupils' understanding and errors they make are not addressed in a timely manner. Pupils therefore do not make the improvements they need to their writing as effectively as they could. The school has developed strategies to support this. These should now be applied consistently across school.
- At times, the systems in place to check and evaluate what pupils know and can do are not used as effectively as they could be. Some pupils, in some subjects, do not understand core knowledge securely before new curriculum content is introduced. The school should ensure that staff identify and resolve errors and misconceptions in pupils' understanding effectively. In doing so, this will help pupils to build their learning more securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
69 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
502 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Broadfield Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Hilltop Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Southgate Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Woodgate Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sian Markham
- Phone
- 01293406940
- Address
- Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9PD
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 138453
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.