Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Crawley, RH11 8JE · West Sussex · secondary school
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33rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 745 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.4 · 25 | 30% | 0.76 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 25% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.2 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Stem Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,340 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,308. 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
Since Progress 8 is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress in maths? How does the school ensure that the Stem Club remains accessible to all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Overview
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School is described as a ‘highly inclusive school’ with a ‘strong sense of community’ and a ‘culture of fellowship’. Pupils feel safe, trusted, and well-supported by staff who ‘expect the best from them’. The report highlights recent improvements in behaviour, attendance, and teaching quality, noting that current pupils are ‘achieving well’ following targeted leadership efforts.
Strengths
- Positive relationships where staff ‘take the time to get to know their pupils well’, fostering a calm and orderly environment.
- A ‘wide range of activities’ including sports, arts, and ‘cultural capital’ days that develop pupils’ talents and interests.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who follow the same curriculum as peers with ‘bespoke support’.
- Strong personal development, with a ‘carefully considered programme’ for health, well-being, and high-quality careers advice.
- Staff morale is high due to a ‘sense of shared moral purpose’ and consideration for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Increase the uptake of modern foreign languages in key stage 4 to help more pupils achieve the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
- Ensure the quality of education is ‘securely and consistently embedded across all subjects’ so pupils’ achievement is as high as it should be.
- Rigorously evaluate the impact of improvement strategies, particularly regarding reading, to ensure they are effectively raising achievement.
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 | 42.9 |
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 40.2 |
| 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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