Seymour Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Seymour Road, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Seymour Primary School is a primary school in Crawley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 4th of 22 primary schools in Crawley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2018, report published 9 January 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils thrive in this warm and friendly school. They are proud to be part of its diverse community. Pupils from different backgrounds play together and welcome newcomers. At the heart of this happy community are the school's values of 'courage, curiosity and compassion'. Pupils learn why these matter and, through their exemplary conduct, demonstrate them across the school. They appreciate how these values help to make the school a kind and considerate place in which to learn. The school has high expectations for all pupils to achieve the very best they can. These motivate pupils to work with purpose and determination. Across lessons, staff promote the importance of everyone contributing to class discussions. They teach the importance of persisting when learning is challenging. This supports the highly positive learning ethos found throughout the school, which helps all pupils to achieve exceptionally well. Pupils recognise this, saying the school is a 'great place to learn'. Success is widely celebrated. The school promotes the importance of pupils taking pride in their achievements. Pupils enjoy sharing examples of their work, which are displayed around the school. The school regularly shares pupils' individual contributions and successes with parents. Pupils also value the recognition they receive in the keenly anticipated Friday assemblies.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

56 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

455 pupils on roll, with places for 592

Eligible for free school meals30.1%

30.1%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language51.9%

51.9%, 30.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Seymour Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Broadfield Primary Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Hilltop Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
The Bewbush Academy0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding64% met the expected standard
Gossops Green Primary0.8 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Southgate Primary0.8 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Emma Eardley
Address
Seymour Road, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9ES
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
138645

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.