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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
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 (2025–2026):
Admissions Policy 2025–2026
Next 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:
Primary
Secondary
Decisions released
16 April 2025
3 March 2025
Deadline for submitting appeals
20 May 2025
31 March 2025
Appeals to be heard
Throughout June until Tuesday 22 July 2025
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
Please contact the school either by phone 01293 538779 or email
info@thegatwickschool.org.uk
should you wish to visit, or require more information.
Starting your Admissions Journey
Document Title
Start your journey at The Gatwick School
TGS Admissions Policy 2025 -2026
TGS Admissions Policy 2026 - 2027
TGS Admissions Policy 2027- 2028
TGS Supplementary Info Form 2025-2026
TGS Supplementary Info Form 2026 -2027
TGS Supplementary Info Form 2027 -2028
Uniform Policy 25-26
Admissions
Admissions
Prospectus
Video Prospectus
Tours & Open Events
Dates for the Diary
23
April
Year 10 GCSE geography fieldwork Trip
24
April
Y2 Battle Abbey Trip 2026
27
April
Year 5 Chartwell House Trip
27
April
Primary Maths Parent Event - Y1, 2 and 3
9:00am
- 9:30am
29
April
Year 3 Kingswood Residential
29
April
Primary Maths Parent Event - Y4 and 5
9:00am
- 9:30am
29
April
Primary Maths Parent Event -Y1 -6
3:30pm
- 4:00pm
30
April
SEND Coffee Afternoon
5:00pm
- 6:00pm
30
April
Year 3 Kingswood Residential
30
April
YEP Awards Night - Warden Park School
01
May
Year 3 Kingswood Residential
04
May
GCSE Exams
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Term Dates
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11th November 2025
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16th October 2025
TGS Goes Gold with Rights Respecting Schools Award
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22nd September 2025
School Games Mark - Gold 2024-25
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10th September 2025
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14th May 2025
Youth Enterprise Project - St Catherines Hospice
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31st March 2025
Young Reporters Article
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