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Thomas Bennett Community College

Crawley, RH10 5ADSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
-0.95
Well below average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
0.4×
Applications did not exceed published places
106 1st-choice / 242 places
Ranking
#2,998
of 3,141 nationally

About Thomas Bennett Community College

Thomas Bennett Community College is a state-funded secondary school in Crawley, South East, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,262 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,450.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (5 Oct 2022). the published Progress 8 score was -0.95 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 32.5 for 2023/24. the published A-level average grade was D for 2023/24. admissions data records 106 first-preference applications for 242 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshdown Drive, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 5AD
HeadteacherStuart Smith
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils1,262
Free School Meals (FSM)36.4%
School Capacity1,262 / 1,450 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Thomas Bennett Community College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.