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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South East England

The Gatwick School

In or near Pease Pottage.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Gatwick School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

A glimpse of the railway, Forge Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7300016

Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gatwick Airport · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Gatwick School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Gatwick School is located in South-East England. It serves as an educational institution in the region. Further details regarding its foundation or architectural significance are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The Gatwick School opened in September 2014 with an initial intake of 60 reception pupils and 30 Year 7 students located in a former office building which subsequently underwent a £9 million refurbishment by Willmott Dixon. However, the school was not granted permanent planning permission by Crawley Borough Council until February 2021, having previously operated under temporary permissions since its inception. The decision followed earlier refusals due to concerns about traffic and parking, which were addressed in the subsequent, successful application. The application had also been opposed by the Manor Royal Business Group which was against any non-business development within the Manor…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.1380, -0.1640
County
West Sussex
District
Crawley
Parish
Crawley, unparished area
Postcode
RH10 9BF
Parliamentary constituency
Crawley
Established
2014
Nearest railway station
Gatwick Airport2.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Gatwick School?
The Gatwick School is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH10 9BF), in the parish of Crawley, unparished area.
What is The Gatwick School?
The Gatwick School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Gatwick School?
The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH10 9BF.
When was The Gatwick School built?
Built or established in 2014.
Is The Gatwick School a protected site?
Yes — The Gatwick School is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Gatwick School free to visit?
Yes, The Gatwick School is free to enter.
How do I get to The Gatwick School?
The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH10 9BF.