Holy Trinity School, Crawley

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The Holy Trinity Secondary School is a comprehensive school in Crawley, West Sussex, UK

1 History
2 The School Now
3 School Places
4 Voluntary Aided Status
5 External links

[edit] History

The Holy Trinity School is believed to have been the first purpose-build Church of England comprehensive school in the country. It was developed in order to provide a secondary education based on Christian belief for boys and girls aged 11-18 years, in the neighbouring areas of North West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey.

The school was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 17th December 1969.

[edit] The School Now

The school enjoys an excellent reputation and is well established and sought after, with a roll of 1070 pupils. An impressive testimony to the school's success is provided by the large numbers who have, through the years, gone on to enter worthwhile careers, or take up places at college or university including Oxford and Cambridge. The decision of many members of staff to have their own children educated at the school is also a convincing recommendation.

They are proud of the school's tradition and, through maintaining a high level of expectation, endeavor to encourage excellence and build upon this success. The school is well resourced, well staffed and seeks to provide the best possible education for each pupil.

The school has hit the press in recent months because of two drug-related incidents. As a result of the School's strict policy on Drugs some pupils found in possession of drugs on the school site were permanently excluded.

[edit] School Places

Admission to the school is by application only and the pupils come from an area within a ten-mile radius of Crawley. They take children from some independent schools as well as primary and middle schools.

The Governors give first priority to those who regularly attend a place of Christian worship but they also try to offer as many other places as possible to those who particularly want the school because of its Christian foundation, ethos and values.

[edit] Voluntary Aided Status

The Government provides the school with grant aid to cover 90% of the costs for external building maintenance and improvements. The Governors are responsible for 10% of total costs. Each family represented in the school is invited to commit an annual donation.