How many pupils does The Gatwick School have?

The Gatwick School has 846 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Gatwick School's Ofsted rating?

The Gatwick School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).

How does The Gatwick School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Gatwick School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

How does The Gatwick School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at The Gatwick School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Gatwick School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Gatwick School is part of AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Gatwick School?

The Gatwick School is located at 23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP.

The Gatwick School

23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP

Good

Inspected 1 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–16

Ages

846

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About The Gatwick School

The Gatwick School is a free school in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 846 pupils on roll. It is part of AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 846 / 1,020 (83%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

21.4%

Free school meals

33.4%

EAL

3.7%

SEN support

13.9%

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)

44.0

Attainment 8

111 pupils

42.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

59%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

27.0%

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.

54.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

13.18

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24

£45,842

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↓ −£195 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.8% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

11.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 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.

£7,337

Spend per pupil

£8,236

Income per pupil

54%

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: 23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP
Phone: 01293538779
Head Teacher: David Marillat
Website: https://www.thegatwickschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Gatwick School?: The Gatwick School is a free school in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does The Gatwick School have?: The Gatwick School has 846 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Gatwick School's Ofsted rating?: The Gatwick School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does The Gatwick School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Gatwick School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.
How does The Gatwick School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 59% of pupils at The Gatwick School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Gatwick School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Gatwick School is part of AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Gatwick School?: The Gatwick School is located at 23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP.