Husborne Crawley Lower School
School Lane, Husborne Crawley, MK43 0UZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Husborne Crawley Lower School is a primary school in Husborne Crawley for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 27 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils thrive at Husborne Crawley Lower School. They are part of a close-knit school community, where everyone looks after each other. All pupils have a voice that is listened to. They know that they are valued and cared for by dedicated staff. Pupils work hard and try their best. Teachers plan interesting lessons which help pupils build securely on what they have learned before. As a result, pupils relish developing their knowledge and skills. They are well prepared for middle school at the end of Year 4. Pupils grow into exceptionally mature, confident and respectful young people. They act with kindness and consideration towards each other and build strong relationships across the year groups. Pupils are calm and focused in lessons and behave extremely well around the school. They understand what bullying is but say that it never happens. Pupils feel safe in school. A wide range of opportunities are provided for pupils. Interesting trips and visitors to the school complement what pupils learn. Older pupils enjoy responsibilities such as being sports leaders and reading buddies. This helps them to develop leadership skills, contributing towards them being well prepared for the next stages of their education.
What the school should improve
- A small number of subjects have not been planned to the same high standard as the rest of the curriculum. In these subjects, the important knowledge that pupils need to learn is not as sharply identified. As a result, the depth of pupils' understanding is not to the same standard as in the rest of the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that, in all subjects, they precisely identify the important knowledge pupils need to know so pupils achieve equally well in all areas of the curriculum.
- Assessment systems for a small number of subjects are not as well developed as the rest of the curriculum. This means that teachers are not routinely able to accurately identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that effective assessment is in place, drawing on the effective practice already in place for subjects such as mathematics.
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Husborne Crawley Lower School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley Guise Village School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ridgmont Lower School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Woburn Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Swallowfield Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Willans
- Phone
- 01525280232
- Address
- School Lane, Husborne Crawley, MK43 0UZ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 109460
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.