Husborne Crawley Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Husborne Crawley Bedfordshire MK43 0UZ |
| Reference Number | 109460 |
Husborne Crawley Lower School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education according to its most recent inspection. The school fosters a strong community atmosphere where pupils are valued and supported by dedicated staff. Pupils exhibit a high level of maturity and respect, thriving in their educational environment and demonstrating excellent behavior both in classrooms and around the school. The curriculum is well-designed, although leaders acknowledge that some subjects require more precise planning and assessment to ensure consistent depth of understanding across all areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.17%
Girls: 45.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.3% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive and close-knit community.
- Strong culture of reading with effective phonics teaching.
- High expectations for pupils' personal development and independence.
- Positive behavior management leading to mature self-control.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Well-planned curriculum with interesting lessons.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack precise planning regarding important knowledge.
- Assessment systems are underdeveloped in a few subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Aspley Guise Village School
Spinney Lane, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17 8JT |
0.82 miles |
|
Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
0.96 miles |
|
Woburn Lower School
Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL |
1.73 miles |
|
Swallowfield Primary
Weathercock Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SR |
2.03 miles |
|
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 7AA |
2.49 miles |
|
Eversholt Lower School
Church End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9DU |
2.53 miles |
|
Thomas Johnson Lower School
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB |
2.59 miles |
|
Wavendon Gate School
Gregories Drive, Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7HL |
3.37 miles |
|
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Station Road, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JT |
3.44 miles |
|
Heronshaw School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7PG |
3.91 miles |
|
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR |
3.93 miles |
|
Heronsgate School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7BW |
3.95 miles |
|
Holywell School
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA |
4.03 miles |
|
Marston Moreteyne VC School
Church Walk, Marston Moreteyne, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NE |
4.07 miles |
|
Heronshill School and Nursery
Birdlip Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6HD |
4.12 miles |
|
Monkston Primary School
Wadhurst Lane, Monkston, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9LA |
4.28 miles |
|
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
4.34 miles |
|
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ |
4.37 miles |
|
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
4.52 miles |
|
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
4.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Fulbrook School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8NP |
1.9 miles |
|
Glebe Farm School
Burney Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8XY |
2.93 miles |
|
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH |
3.69 miles |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
4.51 miles |
|
Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
4.53 miles |
|
Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
4.89 miles |