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Thomas Bennett Community College
Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.1 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,262
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 3% nationally. However, only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, while 45% of students progress to university, just 1% attend top-third institutions, suggesting limited access to high-tier further education options.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2022Quality 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. | 33.1 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 45% | 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%. | 1% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.6%
White Other8.2%
Black African6.0%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.09916, -0.19067 · RH10 5AD
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138620
School typeAcademy converter
Websitethomasbennett-tkat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Bennett Community College rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Bennett Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2022.
Is Thomas Bennett Community College a good school?
Thomas Bennett Community College scores 14.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Bennett Community College in GCSEs?
Thomas Bennett Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.1. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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