How many pupils does Thomas Bennett Community College have?

Thomas Bennett Community College has 1,262 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thomas Bennett Community College's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Bennett Community College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022).

How does Thomas Bennett Community College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thomas Bennett Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 in 2025/26.

Is Thomas Bennett Community College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Bennett Community College is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Thomas Bennett Community College?

Thomas Bennett Community College is located at Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD.

Thomas Bennett Community College

Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD

Good

Inspected 5 October 2022

Good

Ofsted

37.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,262

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Thomas Bennett Community College

Thomas Bennett Community College is an academy converter in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,262 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 (2025/26). 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,262 / 1,450 (87%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 October 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

33%

Free school meals

28.3%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

11.6%

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)

37.4

Attainment 8

191 pupils

28.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.8%

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)

D+

A-level average grade

13 students

15.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

45%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

73%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.6%

Overall absence

32.1%

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.

69.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

37.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24

£47,501

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,759 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

8.2

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 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.

£7,879

Spend per pupil

£8,452

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: Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD
Phone: 01293526255
Headteacher: Daniel Hatley
Website: http://thomasbennett-tkat.org.uk/

Academy Trust

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Bennett Community College?: Thomas Bennett Community College is an academy converter in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Thomas Bennett Community College have?: Thomas Bennett Community College has 1,262 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thomas Bennett Community College's Ofsted rating?: Thomas Bennett Community College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022).
How does Thomas Bennett Community College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Thomas Bennett Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 in 2025/26.
Is Thomas Bennett Community College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Thomas Bennett Community College is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Thomas Bennett Community College?: Thomas Bennett Community College is located at Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD.

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