The Gatwick School
| Type | Other schools / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 23 Gatwick Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 9TP |
| Phone | 01293538779 |
| Reference Number | 141038 |
The Gatwick School has been evaluated as good overall, demonstrating a positive trajectory in its educational provision. The school is characterized by a supportive environment where pupils feel like part of a 'big family.' Staff expectations are high, and recent changes have fostered a culture that helps students thrive academically and socially. The robust curriculum and effective teaching strategies ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to succeed, contributing to a general sense of safety and happiness among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 846 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.83%
Girls: 49.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| 2 | 25 | 14 | 39 |
| 3 | 25 | 18 | 43 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 5 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 6 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 45 | 85 |
| 8 | 59 | 54 | 113 |
| 9 | 58 | 53 | 111 |
| 10 | 57 | 58 | 115 |
| 11 | 57 | 59 | 116 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43% |
| White, Other | 11.9% |
| Indian | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on literacy and reading through systematic phonics.
- Well-established support systems for pupils with SEND.
- Positive school culture that promotes aspiration and confidence.
- Effective communication and relationship-building among staff and pupils.
- Wide range of student leadership opportunities.
- A clear and coherent curriculum with regular revisiting of concepts.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have large gaps in understanding due to past leadership changes.
- Inconsistency in teaching approaches impacting learning gaps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.5% |
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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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 68 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 143 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 48 | 9 |
Previous Years
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