St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Crawley, RH11 8PG · West Sussex · secondary school
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26th 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 842 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.6 · 44 | 30% | 1.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mixcraft, Greenpower, Code, Snake, Dance, Musical Film, Year 8 Boys Band, and Adobe Illustrator clubs. Sports include basketball, girls’ football, badminton, mixed volleyball, boxing, girls’ and boys’ rugby, and table tennis. Arts and music options cover choir, Dance Live, and cheerleading. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,174 pupils against a stated capacity of 949. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Overview
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Comprehensive School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to belong to a community sharing strong values. Leaders prioritise academic and personal development equally, fostering an environment where diverse backgrounds are celebrated and behaviour is excellent.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as ‘excellent’, with students being ‘polite and courteous’ and trusting staff to resolve any rare bullying incidents.
- The curriculum aims to educate ‘the whole person’, offering a broad choice of vocational and academic courses alongside a strong faith foundation.
- Teachers are ‘experts in their subjects’ who provide useful feedback, helping pupils use corrections to learn and remember more effectively.
- Leaders have ‘strong systems to identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND’, with staff going to ‘great lengths’ to remove barriers to learning.
- There is a ‘very ambitious programme to enrich pupils’ learning and experiences outside of the classroom’, including overseas visits and clubs.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not have high enough expectations, meaning work is not always sufficiently challenging for the most able pupils, leading to inconsistent progress.
- The proportion of pupils taking a modern foreign language, as well as history or geography, is ‘particularly low’, which may limit future career choices.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with experienced leaders ensuring staff are well trained, vigilant, and that concerns are reported promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 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
—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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