Compare Brook Infant School and Nursery and Forge Wood Primary School and Pound Hill Infant Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Brook Infant School and Nursery (Primary) in Crawley; Forge Wood Primary School (Primary) in Crawley; Pound Hill Infant Academy (Primary) in Crawley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brook Infant School and Nursery, Forge Wood Primary School and Pound Hill Infant Academy. They are primary phase and community school, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Crawley, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Forge Wood Primary School), published Jun 2019. The lowest is 2 (Brook Infant School and Nursery), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Brook Infant School and Nursery (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as GLF Schools and UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Brook Infant School and Nursery RH10 7JE	Forge Wood Primary School RH10 3SW	Pound Hill Infant Academy RH10 7EB
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Crawley West Sussex RH10 7JE	Crawley West Sussex RH10 3SW	Crawley West Sussex RH10 7EB
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Jul 2024	1 24 Jun 2019	1 10 Sep 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	420	270
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	West Sussex (938)	GLF Schools	UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.brookinfant.school	www.forgewoodschool.org	www.poundhillinfantacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01293886521	01293850651	01293873975
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brook Infant School and Nursery

RH10 7JE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 7JE
Ofsted: 2 21 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.brookinfant.school
Telephone: 01293886521

Forge Wood Primary School

RH10 3SW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 3SW
Ofsted: 1 24 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GLF Schools
Website: www.forgewoodschool.org
Telephone: 01293850651

Pound Hill Infant Academy

RH10 7EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 7EB
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.poundhillinfantacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01293873975

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.