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Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is a voluntary aided secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1359 pupils, and a capacity of 1308 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,359

Pupils

1,308

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?

The catchment area for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1359 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1308 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley: at or above its 1308 place limit

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley has a published admission number of 1308 places. 1359 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1308 places. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.2% of pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley: School Information

Full address
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8JE
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.2% of pupils
DfE URN
126098

Other Secondary Schools in Crawley

If Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley

What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?

The catchment area for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley oversubscribed?

Yes, Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley currently has 1359 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1308 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley cover?

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is a secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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