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Forge Wood Primary School
Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 80% nationally for KS2 expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. However, it may be noted that there are no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, suggesting room for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
Progress is communicated
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School has high expectations
74%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School responds to concerns
61%
School supports development
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.3%
Mixed Other14.5%
Asian Indian6.7%
White Other4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.13679, -0.15346 · RH10 3SW
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN140651
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.forgewoodschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Forge Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Forge Wood Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is Forge Wood Primary School a good school?
Forge Wood Primary School scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Forge Wood Primary School?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Forge Wood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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