Hazelwick School

A outstanding academy converter school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hazelwick School.

Crawley, RH101SX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.6%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hazelwick School Close
Three Bridges
Crawley, RH101SX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137263
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hazelwick School Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1SX
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAZELWICK SCHOOL
Capacity
1,889 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,883
Free School Meals
17.0% (320 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
168 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.6 (+17.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.6 (+10.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
118 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
235
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,883 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Electronics (GCE A level)
(13 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
(19 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(28 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"effort achieves"

Respect Resilience Responsibility Integrity Diversity Potential

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher welcomes readers to Hazelwick School, emphasising a top‑level education for all, a broad and balanced curriculum, an inclusive community, high expectations, and a focus on educating the whole child with a dedicated and skilled staff.

Facilities

Technology and engineering centre Learning Resource Centre / library Humanities suite Food technology area Floodlit astroturf pitch On-site Sensory Support Centre (SSC) Auditory / audiology room Specialist IT teaching areas

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum for Key Stage 3 Choice and specialization in Key Stage 4 Sixth Form curriculum delivered by high-quality teachers

SEND Provision

The Sensory Support Centre (SSC) provides support for deaf students, including a Teacher of the Deaf, Communication Support Assistants and a Speech and Language Therapist. Students may have withdrawal sessions with specialist staff, access to a wireless transmitter system for residual hearing, and tailored language input. The SSC works with the school to ensure appropriate listening conditions, deaf awareness, and inclusive participation in school life, with regular contact between parents and the SSC team.

Admissions Criteria

The school’s standard admission number is 300 per year. Open catchment and non-catchment students form the intake; over a third of the intake comes from beyond the local catchment area. The West Sussex Local Education Authority sets admissions priorities; information about admissions is available via the admissions team and the school, including PDFs on Admissions Arrangements, Catchment Area Map and related guidance.

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