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Oathall Community College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Oathall Community College
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Oathall Community College
- Secondary
- Haywards Heath RH16 2AQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils made progress in line with peers nationally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and polite; incidents of poor behaviour reduced.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders support teachers through professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Focused professional development improves teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong progress in mathematics; recruitment challenges in modern foreign languages.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are positive about the support provided by staff.
Communication: Parents feel teaching staff know their children well.
Parent Satisfaction: Very positive response from parents about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Revised behaviour policy, improved support systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is infrequent, handled effectively when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; safeguarding is effective.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support and learning mentors for SEN pupils.
Subjects Offered: Pupils performed well in mathematics and humanities.
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Oathall Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1246 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A statement of purpose and a set of shared values for the institution have been approved by students, parents, staff, and governors. By helping students develop skills necessary for success, such as decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, we prepare them for life in a world that is changing quickly. Students must develop their creative, expressive, physical, spiritual, and intellectual selves in order to take advantage of any chances they may encounter.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 63% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 8.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 11 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 8 | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 4 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 7 | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 6 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 4 | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oathall Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1