Question 1

Is St Wilfrid's Catholic School a good school?

Accepted Answer

St Wilfrid's was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. GCSE results place the school in the middle band of performance in England with an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. The school ranks 4th among Crawley secondary schools for GCSE outcomes and has achieved Cambridge University acceptances.

Question 2

How do I apply to St Wilfrid's Catholic School?

Accepted Answer

Apply through West Sussex County Council's online admissions system and complete the St Wilfrid's Supplementary Information Form by 31 October 2026 for 2027 entry. Both forms are mandatory. The supplementary form provides evidence of Catholic faith or other religious criteria.

Question 3

Do I need to be Catholic to attend St Wilfrid's?

Accepted Answer

Priority goes to baptised Catholic children, but applications from other denominations and faiths are welcome if families accept the religious ethos. Non-Catholic applicants are considered after Catholic children in the oversubscription criteria.

Question 4

Is St Wilfrid's oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, significantly. The school received 776 applications for 185 Year 7 places, a ratio of over 4 applications per place. Distance serves as a tiebreaker within admission categories.

Question 5

What are the A-level results at St Wilfrid's?

Accepted Answer

In the 2025 dataset, 40% of A-level entries achieved grades A*-B, with 10% at A*/A. The school offers both A-levels and BTEC vocational qualifications providing alternative assessment pathways.

Question 6

Does St Wilfrid's have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the VI Form accepts students into Year 12 via internal and external routes. The sixth form offers A-levels and BTEC qualifications, with a relatively small cohort of approximately 46 students across Years 12 and 13.

Question 7

What extracurricular activities does St Wilfrid's offer?

Accepted Answer

Extensive sports including basketball, football, rugby, badminton, and cheerleading. Creative options include choir, dance, drama, and band. Academic clubs cover mathematics, science, and languages. Hobby clubs range from War Hammer to Greenpower engineering.

Question 8

When is the St Wilfrid's open evening?

Accepted Answer

Open evening dates change each year and are usually scheduled before the autumn application deadline. Families should check the school's current calendar for visit dates before applying.

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