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The Bewbush Academy

Dorsten Place, Bewbush, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8XW, West Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
482
Capacity
630
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 80%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 64% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%. Overall, it performs better than 52% of schools nationally, making it a competitive choice in West Sussex.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 1 July 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.64%Bottom 48% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Parent View (46 responses)
4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
91%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
17% disagree
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.5%
White Other17.4%
Black African8.9%
Asian Pakistani6.2%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.10282, -0.22166 · RH11 8XW

School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138050
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is The Bewbush Academy rated by Ofsted?

The Bewbush Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.

Is The Bewbush Academy a good school?

The Bewbush Academy scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about The Bewbush Academy?

Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bewbush Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.

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