Pound Hill Infant Academy
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley, RH10 7EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pound Hill Infant Academy is a primary school in Crawley for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 6 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils blossom emotionally and academically in this successful school. The values of care, respect, independence, success and perseverance are embedded in all aspects of school life. Children make a wonderful start in early years, where the school's high expectations and impressive nurture begin. From this secure foundation, pupils learn to treat each other with kindness and respect throughout the school. Behaviour is excellent from the classroom to the playground. Pupils are keen and proud to meet the high aspirations of caring and dedicated staff and leaders. Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of this highly inclusive school. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. By the end of Year 2, pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils celebrate diversity through thoughtful assemblies and curriculum activities. Events such as 'unique week' showcase what is special about each individual pupil. Inspirational visits from faith leaders, authors and a space dome enrich school life. Educational trips offer valuable life experiences. Highlights include trips to the aquarium and the London Eye. Sport, music and creative clubs celebrate pupils' talents further. Every opportunity is accessible to all because the school ensures that nobody misses out.
What the school should improve
- At times, teaching activities do not help pupils to learn key knowledge securely. As a result, some pupils do not recall essential content over time across the curriculum. The school should ensure that learning tasks are designed to help pupils to learn and remember essential knowledge long term in every subject.
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Pound Hill Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Milton Mount Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Three Bridges Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Maidenbower Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Jordan
- Phone
- 01293873975
- Address
- Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley, RH10 7EB
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 142290
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.