How many pupils does Forge Wood Primary School have?

Forge Wood Primary School has 415 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Forge Wood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Forge Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Forge Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Forge Wood Primary School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.

Where is Forge Wood Primary School?

Forge Wood Primary School is located at Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW.

Forge Wood Primary School

Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

51%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

415

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Forge Wood Primary School

Forge Wood Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 415 pupils on roll. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 415 / 420 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16%

Free school meals

25.2%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

11.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

11.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

18.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

22.2

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

20.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£49,971

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,220 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.7

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,675

Spend per pupil

£5,964

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW
Phone: 01293850651
Head Teacher: Katharine Holman
Website: www.forgewoodschool.org

Academy Trust

GLF SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forge Wood Primary School?: Forge Wood Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Forge Wood Primary School have?: Forge Wood Primary School has 415 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Forge Wood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at Forge Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Forge Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Forge Wood Primary School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.
Where is Forge Wood Primary School?: Forge Wood Primary School is located at Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW.

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