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The Gatwick School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Marillat

corporate_fareAURORA ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onCrawley, RH10 9TP

language Visit Website phone 1293538779

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

935

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Attainment 8

39.7

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GCSE Rank

#33 in West Sussex

#2,575 of 3,216 nationally

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The Gatwick School is a Free schools secondary school in Crawley, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Gatwick School is a free schools in Crawley, West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 4-16. It is part of AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 846 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing the school #33 in West Sussex and #2,575 of 3,216 nationally. 30.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 2% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #92 of 38 primaries in West Sussex and #8,763 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

30.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.6%

Entering EBacc21.40%

EBacc APS3.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.20%

EBacc APS3.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.09

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS2.98

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS2.93

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 56%

Reading75% LA 73%

Writing80% LA 67%

Maths79% LA 69%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

42%

LA 54%England 61%

Reading68% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing70% LA 65% · Eng 72%

Maths55% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

100

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

48%

LA 53%England 60%

Reading62% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing64% LA 65% · Eng 71%

Maths62% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.3

Read

LA 0.1

-4.9 to -1.6

-1.8

Write

LA -0.8

-3.4 to -0.2

-2.6

Maths

LA -0.8

-4.2 to -1.1

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 65%

Reading-% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 73% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.2

Write

LA -1.2

Maths

LA -0.7

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%

Reading-% LA 75%

Writing-% LA 73%

Maths-% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.1

Write

LA -1.4

Maths

LA -1.0

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 May 2024

Inspection Report

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10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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29 September 2020

Inspection Report

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17 May 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2024-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-17

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 846 pupils. During this period, there were 25 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	846	25	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	863	22	2.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	897	41	4.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	885	47	5.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	899	59	6.6%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	926	81	8.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	935	78	8.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	924	75	8.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	918	72	7.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	911	50	5.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	889	35	3.9%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	830	45	5.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	827	11	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	826	42	5.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	761	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	761	34	4.5%	3.2%	4
2019/20 (Autumn term)	764	42	5.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	657	29	4.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	648	25	3.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	650	38	5.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	481	26	5.4%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	476	27	5.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	461	15	3.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	344	6	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	337	8	2.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	317	15	4.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree41%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree23%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree44%

agree26%

disagree7%

strongly disagree19%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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