Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

About Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is an academy converter in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 434 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 October 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

434 / 440 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 October 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Anderson Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA

Phone

01293525596

Headteacher

Managey Powys

Website

www.desmondandersonprimaryacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is an academy converter in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Desmond Anderson Primary Academy have?

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy has 434 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 October 2019).

How does Desmond Anderson Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Desmond Anderson Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is located at Anderson Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA.