Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Crawley and the wider West Sussex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy caters for mixed pupils from 2 to 11 years. With 434 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 440, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 15 October 2019, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.