Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is a mainstream primary school in Crawley, West Sussex, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 63 of its 352 pupils (17.9%) were getting SEN support and 5 (1.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 7–11
- 352 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in West Sussex.
17.9% get SEN support
63 of 352 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.4% have an EHC plan
5 of 352 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health18
- Speech, language and communication18
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia11
- Autism5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 352 (places for 360)
- Headteacher
- Mr Anthony White
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 125905
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask West Sussex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2018; school remains Good (February 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Serenity School Crawley Independent · Ages 5–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Hazelwick School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
- Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 2–7 0.7 miles
- Amberley Court School Independent · Ages 6–16 2.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Pound Hill Infant Academy Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 17.5%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.0 miles
- Milton Mount Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 16.3%, EHC plans 2.6% 0.5 miles
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 13.5%, EHC plans 7.2% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in West Sussex SEND schools in West Sussex
Questions about Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
How many pupils at Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 63 of the 352 pupils (17.9%) were getting SEN support and 5 (1.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (18 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (18 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?
Through West Sussex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?
You can ask for Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Hazelwick School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB, in West Sussex.
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