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The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
846
Capacity
1,020
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through school offers a supportive learning environment for students aged 4-16. While GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, indicating that students perform better than 81% of schools nationally, only 53% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, although the school's EBacc entry rate and KS2 higher standard results are areas for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.0%
White Other11.9%
Asian Indian7.7%
Mixed Other7.2%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Black African5.3%
Asian Other4.5%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.13862, -0.16327 · RH10 9TP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN141038
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.thegatwickschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gatwick School rated by Ofsted?
The Gatwick School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is The Gatwick School a good school?
The Gatwick School scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 The Gatwick School in GCSEs?
The Gatwick School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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