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The Gatwick School is a non-selective free school. It has about 880 boys and girls aged between 4 and 16. (See here for details of the primary school.) In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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