Oriel High School
Crawley, RH10 7XW · West Sussex · secondary school
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24th 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 756 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.9 · 44 | 46% | 2.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 38% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 15% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oriel High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join homework and drama clubs, attend whole school productions and theatre trips, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,441 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Oriel High School
Overview
Oriel High School provides an "orderly environment for learning" where pupils of diverse backgrounds "get on well together." The report highlights a "strong culture for learning" supported by high expectations, effective safeguarding, and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
Strengths
- Pupils are "respectful of their surroundings" and sixth-formers act as "good role models" for younger students.
- Teachers "set well-chosen tasks" and introduce new learning "skilfully," ensuring most pupils build on existing knowledge.
- The school offers a "broad curriculum" with a "wide vocational offer" and high-quality career guidance.
- Staff manage behaviour "confidently," and pupils "feel safe in school" with confidence that adults will support them.
- Governors are "committed to the school" and work closely with leaders to challenge and support them.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "check and secure learning more consistently," particularly for vulnerable pupils and sixth-form students, to ensure knowledge is "securely built."
- The school should "sharpen further its actions to improve" attendance for the small number of pupils who still regularly miss school.
- Leaders and governors need to refine their evaluation approach by referring to "clear and measurable evidence" of impact.
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 | 48.6 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| 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
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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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