Hazelwick School
Crawley, RH10 1SX · West Sussex · secondary school
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13th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.3 · 36 | 30% | 1.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.3 · 52 | 10% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hazelwick School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drama Club, Study Hub, and Coding Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,913 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,889. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the Study Hub operate during lunchtimes?
What Ofsted said about Hazelwick School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at Hazelwick School, where staff maintain “extremely high expectations” that students “happily live up to.” The inspection found that pupils behave “impeccably” and achieve “exceptionally well” in national examinations, supported by an “ambitious curriculum” and “expert teaching.” The school fosters a strong sense of community, with sixth-formers acting as “excellent role models” and pupils benefiting from extensive enrichment activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extremely well-designed,” ensuring pupils study a “broad range of subjects” and deeply embed key concepts in their “long-term memory.”
- Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who set “highly demanding work” and provide “timely support” to identify and fill gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “expertly tailored care and support,” allowing them to “achieve their best.”
- Personal development is “extremely well organised,” with careful attention to relationships, sex education, and career preparation through “mock interviews” and external speakers.
- Staff feel “supported well in managing their workload” and find leaders “approachable,” while trustees “hold leaders to account well.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.6 |
| 2024/25 | 50.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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