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: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,174
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Michael Ferry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Wilfrid's Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGossops Green Primary
Primary · 653m away
Hilltop Primary School
Primary · 767m away
Ifield Community College
Secondary · 942m away
West Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Southgate Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
The Mill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Manor Green Primary School
Special school · 1.2km away
Seymour Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley a selective school?
No. St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley currently has 1,174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley take?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley is in Crawley, RH11 8PG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley have a sixth form?
Yes, St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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