Oriel High School
URN: 134042 • Crawley RH10 7XW
Overview
- Name
- Oriel High School
- URN
- 134042
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Stack (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01293880350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Matthews Drive, Crawley RH10 7XW
Summary
Oriel High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Crawley, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 1,478 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,450. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and vibrant environment where both students and staff are motivated and dedicated to achieving their best. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, “Empowered to Achieve, Inspired to Excel,” reflecting its commitment to the holistic development of each child.
The curriculum at Oriel High School is designed to be rich and varied, providing students with engaging learning experiences that cater to their individual needs. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations, with teachers supporting students to excel in their GCSE and A-level examinations, as noted in the 2019 Ofsted report.
Oriel High School actively engages with the local community, collaborating with primary schools and other organisations to enhance educational provision. The school is equipped with modern facilities, offering a pleasant and spacious setting for learning, and encourages parents and carers to participate in their child’s educational journey.
The curriculum at Oriel High School is designed to be rich and varied, providing students with engaging learning experiences that cater to their individual needs. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations, with teachers supporting students to excel in their GCSE and A-level examinations, as noted in the 2019 Ofsted report.
Oriel High School actively engages with the local community, collaborating with primary schools and other organisations to enhance educational provision. The school is equipped with modern facilities, offering a pleasant and spacious setting for learning, and encourages parents and carers to participate in their child’s educational journey.
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- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Seneca (sen)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1450
- Pupils
- 1478
- Boys
- 770
- Girls
- 708
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1478 | 770 | 708 | 1450 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1497 | 763 | 734 | 1450 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1441 | 719 | 722 | 1450 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1441 | 719 | 722 | 1450 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1399 | 687 | 712 | 1450 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1396 | 699 | 697 | 1450 | 7.40 |
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