Oriel High School Catchment Area
Oriel High School is a community secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1478 pupils, and a capacity of 1450 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,478
Pupils
1,450
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Oriel High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Oriel High School are allocated by West Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Oriel High School — School Information
- Full address
- Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7XW
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134042
Other Secondary Schools in Crawley
If Oriel High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RH11 8PG
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RH11 8JE
Hazelwick School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RH10 1SX
Thomas Bennett Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · RH10 5AD
Ifield Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · RH11 0DB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oriel High School
Is Oriel High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Oriel High School currently has 1478 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1450 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oriel High School? ▾
Admission to Oriel High School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Oriel High School cover? ▾
Oriel High School 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 Oriel High School? ▾
Oriel High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.