Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is a mainstream secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 240 of its 1,340 pupils (17.9%) were getting SEN support and 29 (2.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,340 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in West Sussex.
17.9% get SEN support
240 of 1,340 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.2% have an EHC plan
29 of 1,340 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty73
- Social, emotional and mental health71
- Speech, language and communication41
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia38
- Autism17
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,340 (places for 1,308)
- Headteacher
- Revd Chrissie Millwood
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 32% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 126098
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask West Sussex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8JE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Thomas Bennett Community College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Manor Green College Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Manor Green Primary School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
Other mainstream schools
- Gossops Green Primary Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 23.5%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.4 miles
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 16.4%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.4 miles
- Seymour Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in West Sussex SEND schools in West Sussex
Questions about Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
How many pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 240 of the 1,340 pupils (17.9%) were getting SEN support and 29 (2.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (73 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (71 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (41 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
Through West Sussex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
You can ask for Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Thomas Bennett Community College, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley?
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8JE, in West Sussex.
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