The Gatwick School

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RH10 9TP / 4–16 / None

Good

Ofsted

39.7

Attainment 8

75%

parents recommend

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024

Good

Good

Inspected 2024

Safeguarding: Effective

Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
Sixth Form

KS2 Results

KS2 average score
39.11
Reaching expected standard
59%

GCSE Results

Attainment 8 score
39.7
Progress 8
-0.42
Grade 5+ English & Maths
30.4%

75% of parents would recommend this school

87 responses

Each question shows the full Ofsted Parent View answer split.

My child is happy at this school

Strongly agree
45%
Agree
38%
Disagree
11%
Strongly disagree
6%
Don't know
0%

My child feels safe at this school

Strongly agree
44%
Agree
47%
Disagree
5%
Strongly disagree
2%
Don't know
2%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

Strongly agree
32%
Agree
47%
Disagree
11%
Strongly disagree
7%
Don't know
3%

My child has not been bullied

Strongly agree
8%
Agree
16%
Disagree
13%
Strongly disagree
6%
Don't know
3%
Not applicable
54%

The school lets me know what my child will be learning during the year

Strongly agree
42%
Agree
38%
Disagree
11%
Strongly disagree
8%
Don't know
1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Strongly agree
36%
Agree
23%
Disagree
15%
Strongly disagree
9%
Don't know
1%
Not applicable
16%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities

Yes
31%
No
69%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed

Answered by about 27 parents

Strongly agree
44%
Agree
26%
Disagree
7%
Strongly disagree
19%
Don't know
4%

The school has high expectations for my child

Strongly agree
43%
Agree
34%
Disagree
9%
Strongly disagree
6%
Don't know
8%

My child does well at this school

Strongly agree
39%
Agree
48%
Disagree
9%
Strongly disagree
3%
Don't know
1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing

Strongly agree
33%
Agree
50%
Disagree
9%
Strongly disagree
7%
Don't know
1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school

Strongly agree
39%
Agree
46%
Disagree
7%
Strongly disagree
1%
Don't know
7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school

Strongly agree
47%
Agree
41%
Disagree
5%
Strongly disagree
2%
Don't know
5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development

Strongly agree
36%
Agree
40%
Disagree
9%
Strongly disagree
9%
Don't know
6%

I would recommend this school to another parent

Yes
75%
No
25%

17.6% of pupils receive SEN support

17.6%

SEN support

3.7%

EHCP

Autism (ASD)
2.6%
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
3.3%
Speech, Language & Communication
3.4%
Specific Learning Difficulty
2.4%
Moderate Learning Difficulty
2.1%

Pupil-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1

Free school meals
19%
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.6:1
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
25.41%
English as additional language
32.2%
Teachers with QTS
85.6%
White
54.9%
White British43%
Other White11.9%
Mixed
11.7%
Other Mixed7.2%
White & Asian2.2%
White & Black African1.2%
White & Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian
19%
Indian7.7%
Pakistani5.7%
Other Asian4.5%
Bangladeshi0.7%
Chinese0.4%
Black
3.5%
African1.2%
Other Black1.2%
Caribbean1.1%
Other
3.3%