The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 846
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 19.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Marillat
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForge Wood Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Hazelwick School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Milton Mount Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Amberley Court School
Independent · 1.9km away
Serenity School Crawley
Independent · 2.0km away
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Primary · 2.2km away
Northgate Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Gatwick School's Ofsted rating?
The Gatwick School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gatwick School?
The Gatwick School currently has 846 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gatwick School take?
The Gatwick School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Gatwick School?
The Gatwick School is in Crawley, RH10 9TP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gatwick School have a sixth form?
No, The Gatwick School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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