Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11434 pupils

Anderson Road, Tilgate, RH10 5EAWebsite01293525596

Good434 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected Oct 2019

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils434

Good6y ago

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Pupils434

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

434 / 440 (99%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Managey Powys

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2019

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 47%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 20 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

80%

Would recommend

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 20 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 18.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 7.6%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication32 pupils (29%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder26 pupils (23%)

Not Assessed26 pupils (23%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (7%)

Other7 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 19

Teaching assistants (FTE)22

Support staff (FTE)30

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils434

Free school meals 22.1%

English as additional language 22.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British63.6%

White Other11.1%

Pakistani3.2%

Asian Other3.0%

Other2.8%

Mixed White & Asian2.8%

Mixed Other2.5%

Black African2.5%

Indian1.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

Black Other1.2%

Unclassified1.2%

Mixed White & African1.2%

Bangladeshi0.9%

Black Caribbean0.7%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

85 responses

Safe★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,178

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,222 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,552

Support staff£1,624

Premises£173

Energy£113

Learning resources£187

Income per pupil£6,776

2023-24

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