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The Gatwick School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Gatwick School
- 2.5 (2 reviews)
- All-through
- Crawley RH10 9TP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Significant leadership changes have improved gaps in learning, curriculum clarity helps pupils know and remember more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A culture of mutual respect and calm, orderly classrooms help students learn effectively.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff receive regular training to identify and close gaps, effective catch-up support improves academic progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel empowered and proud of rapid improvements achieved through regular training.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff teach with clarity and precision, revisiting key concepts regularly to enhance understanding.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Expert subject knowledge and effective misconception checks are strengths; previously, there was lack of clarity around teaching approaches.
Communication with Parents: School communicates about progress and events through various established channels.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give views via Ofsted Parent View and engage with the school community.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered via Ofsted Parent View; mixed feedback from parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders keep meticulous records and intervene quickly to manage behavior incidents.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New staff recruited, refined curriculum, and additional training to close learning gaps.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Clear routines and a culture of respect make pupils feel safe and happy to attend school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive change noted in most pupils' behavior, fostering a calm and orderly environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective strategies support SEND pupils and those needing social, emotional, and mental health assistance.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive range of student leadership opportunities, including Autism Ambassadors and school council.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Aspirational students receive guidance on applying for colleges and apprenticeships.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive appropriate guidance to apply for colleges and apprenticeship routes.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The school is ambitious to further develop its careers provision.
Support for SEND: Effective help for SEND pupils, with communication about strategies to help them achieve their best.
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About Us
The Gatwick School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 885 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.51% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 4.61% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.94 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 48 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Gatwick School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1