The Gatwick School

URN: 141038 • Crawley RH10 9TP

Overview

Name
The Gatwick School
URN
141038
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Marillat (since 2025)
Telephone
01293538779
Website
Visit
Address
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley RH10 9TP

Summary

The Gatwick School, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is an all-through free school catering to students from primary through secondary education. With a current enrolment of 846 pupils and a capacity of 1,020, the school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, encapsulated in its motto of being "two small schools, one big family."

The curriculum at The Gatwick School is designed to offer academic rigor alongside a broad range of subjects, ensuring students have diverse choices for their future. The school emphasizes the importance of student leadership and engagement, with initiatives such as House Captains and Tutor Representatives encouraging pupils to take an active role in their education and school life.

In addition to its academic offerings, The Gatwick School is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), hosting events like coffee afternoons for parents to foster community connections. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, promoting a culture of collaboration and support.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1020
Pupils
846
Boys
430
Girls
416
FSM %
19.10
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 846 430 416 1020 19.10
2024-09-11 885 451 434 1020 18.30
2023-09-11 911 467 444 1020 18.70
2022-09-11 911 467 444 1020 18.70
2021-09-11 827 424 403 1020 15.70
2020-09-11 761 406 355 1020 11.00

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