Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Catchment Area
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 434 pupils, and a capacity of 440 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
434
Pupils
440
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Desmond Anderson Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Desmond Anderson Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Anderson Road, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5EA
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143973
Other Primary Schools in Crawley
If Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.
West Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH11 7EL
Three Bridges Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 1QG
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 7EB
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 3QD
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 7RA
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RH10 6HD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 440 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Desmond Anderson Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Desmond Anderson Primary Academy cover? ▾
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is a primary school in Crawley, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Desmond Anderson Primary Academy? ▾
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.