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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Book a Tour Read More (calendar)
- TGS Primary & Secondary Open Events Read More (calendar)
- TGS Celebrates Record Breaking GCSE Results Read More (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- 20 October Half Term (calendar)
- School Gallery (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bohunt Horsham (87.7)
- Chichester Free School (80.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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