Thomas Bennett Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashdown Drive Tilgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 5AD |
| Phone | 01293526255 |
| Reference Number | 138620 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1271 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55%
Girls: 45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 106 | 229 |
| 8 | 128 | 112 | 240 |
| 9 | 114 | 95 | 209 |
| 10 | 105 | 98 | 203 |
| 11 | 95 | 97 | 192 |
| 12 | 78 | 32 | 110 |
| 13 | 56 | 32 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.4% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| Unclassified | 6.9% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-11-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-07-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-02-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-10-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-07-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-12-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Thomas Bennett Community College | ||
| 2010-12-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-10 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2010-12-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-10 | Inspection | Inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 32.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.95 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Anderson Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA |
0.15 miles |
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Broadfield Primary Academy
Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9PD |
0.3 miles |
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Southgate Primary
Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG |
0.46 miles |
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Hilltop Primary School
Ditchling Hill, Southgate West, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8QL |
0.5 miles |
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Seymour Primary School
Seymour Road, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9ES |
0.68 miles |
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The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Loppets Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5DP |
0.72 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Southgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6HD |
0.73 miles |
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Woodgate Primary Academy
41 Bellevue Farm Road, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9GT |
0.95 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Weald Drive, Furnace Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6NU |
1.12 miles |
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Gossops Green Primary
Kidborough Road, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8HW |
1.24 miles |
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Cottesmore School
Buchan Hill, Crawley, RH11 9AU |
1.36 miles |
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The Bewbush Academy
Dorsten Place, Bewbush, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8XW |
1.37 miles |
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West Green Primary School
West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7EL |
1.37 miles |
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Brook Infant School and Nursery
Salterns Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7JE |
1.57 miles |
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Three Bridges Primary School
Gales Place, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QG |
1.6 miles |
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Waterfield Primary School
Waterfield Gardens, Bewbush, Waterfield Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8RA |
1.62 miles |
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The Mill Primary Academy
Ifield Drive, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0EL |
1.63 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Green Lane, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8DX |
1.64 miles |
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Manor Green Primary School
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DU |
1.65 miles |
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Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA |
1.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Atelier21 Future School
Broadfield Park, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RZ |
0.31 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE |
0.93 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
St Wilfrid's Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8PG |
0.96 miles |
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Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX |
1.25 miles |
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Oriel High School
Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW |
1.48 miles |
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Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB |
1.53 miles |
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Serenity School Crawley
Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QQ |
1.91 miles |
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Hazelwick School
Hazelwick School Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1SX |
2.09 miles |
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Handcross Park School
London Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF |
2.58 miles |
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The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP |
2.97 miles |
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Worth School
Paddockhurst Road, Crawley, RH10 4SD |
3.15 miles |
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Burstow Park School
Antlands Lane, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9TF |
4.26 miles |
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Bohunt Horsham
Bailey Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 6AP |
4.71 miles |