The Gatwick School

  • All-through
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 16
Ofsted: Good

23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, RH10 9TPOpen in maps

The Gatwick School is an all-through school in Crawley for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 5th of 6 secondary schools in Crawley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

57 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

112 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.7

39.7, 6.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths30.4%

30.4%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths52.7%

52.7%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc21.4%

21.4%, 19.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.27

3.27, 0.82 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

861 pupils on roll, with places for 1,020

Eligible for free school meals21.4%

21.4%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.4%

33.4%, 11.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.1%

14.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Gatwick School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hazelwick School0.9 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 50.2
Oriel High School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 45.4
Oakwood School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 43.0
Ifield Community College2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.5

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr David Marillat
Phone
01293538779
Website
thegatwickschool.org.uk
Address
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, RH10 9TP
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
141038

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.