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Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Anderson Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
434
Capacity
440
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, although its Key Stage 2 results indicate that only 51% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school, suggesting a positive community atmosphere. However, the school's performance in achieving higher standards is notably low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
85%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
72%
Progress is communicated
69%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.6%
White Other11.1%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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51.09898, -0.18720 · RH10 5EA
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN143973
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2019.
Is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy a good school?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Desmond Anderson Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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