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St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
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- Crawley RH11 8PG
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well across all year groups and most subjects. Their progress is at least good and often outstanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� attitudes and behaviour are an outstanding strength of the school. They attend regularly and model the school鈥檚 values.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and very effective in helping students develop key subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching has improved overall since the last inspection, particularly in mathematics.
Strengths and Challenges: Some variability in teaching quality; not all lessons challenge students fully.
Communication: Parents believe the school supports learning well.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents rate the school very highly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders meet regularly with students and parents to address concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Judicious training for teachers and extra guidance in mathematics have been effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students have a firm understanding of what constitutes bullying; it is extremely rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes mutual respect and students feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a wide range of further experiences after school and during breaks.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are motivated learners and have well-developed social skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Results in the sixth form are average with some good progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students identified with special educational needs achieve well and some exceptionally so.
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1122 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our website, where I hope you can find all the information you require about St. Wilfrid's. This is a great school, one where we strive to create a purposeful, accepting and caring environment where students develop and flourish intellectually, morally, physically and spiritually. We believe that true education is concerned with the holistic development of each child; their growth into fine young men and women of integrity, ready to make a positive contribution to society is just as important as their qualifications. We achieve this by educating the full person, valuing each person's individuality, and pursuing the highest standards. Our success results from pushing each student to accomplish their absolute best in all that they say, think, and do. We encourage diligence, intolerance, love, and forgiveness by carrying out this task within a community that is based on Gospel principles. Students put forth a lot of effort to meet the high goals we set for them. The staff at St Wilfrid's work tirelessly to ensure that our students get the best educational experience possible with the result that students make great progress academically whilst developing into fine young adults ready to make a difference to the world. Don't just take my word for it鈥擲t. Wilfrid's is a unique location with an incredible vibe. If you are a prospective member of staff or a family looking for a school for your child, you are warmly invited to visit St Wilfrid's and see us in action to experience for yourself the many special qualities which make up St Wilfrid's Catholic School.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 63% | 19% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.00% | 11.60% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.09 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 50% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 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 | 10% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 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 | 95% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.04 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 53% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 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 | 16% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 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 | 97% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 48 | 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 | 42% 2 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 3 | 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 | 23% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 3 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 5 | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 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 | 97% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 40% 2 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 6 | 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 | 17% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 11 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 13 | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 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 | 97% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 38% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 42% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 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 | 97% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.33 | 31.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.82 | 31.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.00% | 16.73% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 215 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 27.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 9.46% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.94 | 35.16 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.91 | 34.88 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.9% | 18.83% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 257 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 52.52% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.04% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26.74% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.43% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.31 1 | 31.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.01 | 31.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 14.13% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 220 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 49.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 31.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.60 | 32.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.75 3 | 31.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.4% | 16.18% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35.81% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.57% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.81 | 31.11 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.37 | 31.73 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 15.83% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 45.1% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 30.65% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
