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Oriel High School

State school · Crawley, RH10 7XW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,478 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,478 ·
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Philip Stack

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Maidenbower Junior School 49 %
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley 18 %
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery 12 %
OtherUnkn 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School 4 %
Three Bridges Primary School 3 %
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 3 %
Milton Mount Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
68%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.3%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
32.93
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
96
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.08 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,478
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Matthews Drive
Maidenbower
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 7XW
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Telephone: 01293 880350

Email: office@oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information Oriel High School Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW
1,478 Pupil numbers
13.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
96 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.3%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.60
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.10 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Ancient History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9.2%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.93
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 22 B
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 25 B
Law GCE A level 16 C
History GCE A level 20 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 A
English Language GCE A level 8 C
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Biology GCE A level 18 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 7 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Oriel High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 24 and has 16 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.08 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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