The Gatwick School

A good free schools school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Gatwick School.

Crawley, RH109TP Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
45.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
23 Gatwick Road
Crawley, RH109TP
Phone
1293538779
Website
thegatwickschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141038
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, RH10 9TP
Website
https://www.thegatwickschool.org.uk/
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
885
Free School Meals
19.8% (175 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
885 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"CHANCES. CHOICES. CULTURE."

Chances Choices Culture

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher David Marillat describes The Gatwick School as CHANCES, CHOICES, CULTURE: an all-through school for ages 4–16, two small schools forming one big family, with high standards, restorative practice and opportunities for specialist learning and mentoring.

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 (three-year): Art; Computer Science; Drama; English and Literacy; French; Geography; History; Mathematics; Music; Physical Education; Religious Education; Science; Spanish; Technology. Key Stage 4: English Language and Literature; Mathematics; Science (Separate or Trilogy); History or Geography; Religious Studies; Core Physical Education. Further options: Art; Business Studies; Computer Science; Dance; Design and Technology; Drama; Food Preparation and Nutrition; Health and Social Care (BTEC); Spanish; Statistics; Sociology; Sports Studies (BTEC); Psychology; Travel and Tourism (BTEC).

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

A well-resourced specialist SEND team operates across both Primary and Secondary phases, founded in nurturing environments 'The Nest' and 'The Warren', providing intervention, in-class support and bespoke learning plans to help pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements for 2025–2026: Admissions Policy 2025–2026; for 2026–2027: Admissions Policy 2026–2027; How to Apply for Reception and Year 7; In-Year Admissions; Appeals timetable (Primary and Secondary). The Gatwick School participates in the Local Authority's in-year admissions scheme.

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