The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 244 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,478
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Philip Stack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrook Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 301m away
Maidenbower Junior School
Primary · 514m away
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 524m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 810m away
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Primary · 1.5km away
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Three Bridges Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oriel High School a selective school?
No. Oriel High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oriel High School's Ofsted rating?
Oriel High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oriel High School?
Oriel High School currently has 1,478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oriel High School take?
Oriel High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oriel High School?
Oriel High School is in Crawley, RH10 7XW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oriel High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oriel High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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