Admissions

The Gatwick School is a unique all-through school located in Crawley, West Sussex, offering education from Reception through to Year 11. As a two-form entry primary and a four-form entry secondary school, we provide a seamless educational journey for our students. Our inclusive environment ensures that every child is known, valued, and supported throughout their time with us. 

For more information about our school, please contact us at: 

• Telephone: 01293 538779 

• Email: info@thegatwickschool.org.uk 

• Address: 23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP 

The trust board of Aurora Academies Trust is the Admissions Authority of The Gatwick School and has overall responsibility for all matters relating to admissions.  

Admission arrangements 

• Current academic year: Admissions Policy 2024–2025 

• Next academic year (2025–2026): Admissions Policy 2025–2026 

• Following academic year (2026–2027 – Admissions Policy 2026–2027 

How to Apply for a Place in Reception and Year 7 

To apply for a school place for a child starting school for the first time in September 2025, please follow this link: 

Reception: West Sussex County Council Reception Admissions  

Year 7: West Sussex County Council Secondary Admissions 

In Year Admissions

The Gatwick School participates in the Local Authority’s in-year coordinated admissions scheme. If you wish to apply for a place at our school outside the normal point of entry (i.e. not for Reception or Year 7), please follow this link to the council’s website: West Sussex County Council Admission Form 

Admission Appeals 

Please find details of how to appeal on the Local Authority’s website: West Sussex County Council School Admission Appeals  

Appeals timetable:

Please contact the school either by phone 01293 538779 or email info@thegatwickschool.org.uk should you wish to visit or require more information. 

At The Gatwick School, we are committed to making your child's transition into our school as smooth and welcoming as possible. Here are some additional resources to help you learn more about our school community and what we offer: 

School Tours 

We warmly invite prospective parents and students to visit our school. To book a tour, please follow the link below: 
Book a School Tour 

Prospectus 

For more detailed information about our school, including our curriculum, facilities, and ethos, please view our digital prospectus: View Our Prospectus 

Transition Support 

We offer comprehensive transition programs to support students moving into Reception and Year 7. Our tailored support ensures a smooth and successful start at The Gatwick School. You can learn more about our transition support on the Year 7 Transition page: 
Year 7 Transition Information 

Additional Support 

We are committed to supporting all of our students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those eligible for Pupil Premium. For more information about the support we offer, please visit our Key Information page: Additional Support Information