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Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley

Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE

Good

Inspected 8 November 2023

Good
Ofsted
40.2
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,359
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is a voluntary aided school in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,359 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 (2025/26). 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
West Sussex →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,359 / 1,308 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
8 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.5%
Free school meals
34.2%
EAL
2.0%
SEN support
17%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.2
Attainment 8
209 pupils
35.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
56.5%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C
A-level average grade
32 students
6.3%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
54%
To higher education
9%
To top-third universities
3%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%
Sustained destination
89%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.9%
Overall absence
35.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

82.5
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +4.4 vs 2023/24
17.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
20.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +10.2 vs 2023/24
£48,293
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↓ −£928 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
1.2% rate
↓ -2 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,955
Spend per pupil
£7,821
Income per pupil
53%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE
Phone
01293423690
Headteacher
Chrissie Millwood

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Exam Invigilator (Casual)
PermanentPart time14.86 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay and Crawley weighting). This rate is pending an annual uplift.
Closes in 3 daysView & apply
TeacherMaths
Teacher of Maths
Fixed term or temporaryPart time
Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is a voluntary aided school in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley have?
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley has 1,359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).
How does Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is located at Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE.

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