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Oriel High School
Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.3 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,478
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.4, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 87% recommending the school, though the percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is 43%, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, with 10% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (230 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
85%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
White Other7.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.10552, -0.15814 · RH10 7XW
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN134042
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oriel High School rated by Ofsted?
Oriel High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Oriel High School a good school?
Oriel High School scores 50.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oriel High School?
Based on 230 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oriel High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oriel High School in GCSEs?
Oriel High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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