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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: All pupils, including those with SEND, achieve very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are typically excellent.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their excellent subject knowledge to inspire and engage pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Training for teachers is unapologetically ambitious and highly effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel highly motivated and are very proud to work at the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very positive about the school and involved in various activities.
Communication: Parents appreciate clear routines and high expectations.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive; one parent said, ‘My child is thriving at this exceptional school’.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders consider staff workload and provide robust challenge.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Shared commitment to continuous improvement is at the heart of decision making.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Exceptional pastoral care underpins pupils' happiness and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: The ‘supercurriculum’ provides a rich and varied programme of opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities such as debating club, model railway club, and sports help balance academics with engagements.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils benefit from comprehensive careers information, education, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students develop vital independent study skills and achieve highly in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, receive expert support and flourish.
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Uckfield College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 1616 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

93.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.9 - 18.6
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 52% 63% 40%
Grade 5 or above A Level 23.10% 11.60% -
Day Fees - - -
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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 0.10 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 50.1 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% 22.91% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 35.56% 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 72% 17.2% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 7.93% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 11.2% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.69 2.45 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 96% 90.97% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 265 134 144
Pupils staying in education 88% 85% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 36.5% 32.73%
School sixth forms 46% 10.69% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 5% 22% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 15.86% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.19% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.72% 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 0.51 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 57.5 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 68% 27.02% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 38.69% 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 76% 18.53% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 44% 10.86% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 61% 14.08% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 5.39 2.74 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 79.21% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 262 134 141
Pupils staying in education 95% 76.03% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 39.26% 34.03%
School sixth forms 63% 11.18% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 2% 19.24% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 6.41% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.38% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment SP 1.76% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 49.9 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 49% 3 24.98% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 1 38.08% 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 22% 20.25% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 1 8.96% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 1 12.94% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.21 2.66 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 97% 86.83% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 261 129 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 82.23% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 25% 38.23% 33.25%
School sixth forms 66% 11.87% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges SP 16.57% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 15.47% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.33% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.23% 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 0.2 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 52.8 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 52% 1 26.67% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 3 38.61% 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 21% 17.89% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 1 8.57% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 1 11.91% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.43 2.72 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 95% 74.79% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 264 137 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 68.28% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 37.86% 28.31%
School sixth forms 57% 11.97% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 13.31% 9.08%
Other education destinations 1% 3.62% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 2.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.83% 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 0.19 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 51.7 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% 25.02% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 37.36% 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 21% 18.05% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 10.52% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 12.09% 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 96% 79.79% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 277 143 145
Pupils staying in education 92% 59.38% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 35.86% 30.58%
School sixth forms 68% 11.9% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 14.41% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 5.93% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 3.69% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 38.35 31.1 30.01
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.23 31.07 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 23.10% 13.79% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 159 302 201
Students staying in education 47% 45.73% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 5% 6.08%
Students entering employment 31% 33% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 11.18% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 42.05 34.4 33.41
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 42.18 33.91 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 27.3% 17.45% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 168 466 248
Students staying in education 58% 53.5% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 3.5% 5%
Students entering employment 22% 25.6% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 11.7% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.29 1 30.72 29.39
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.47 1 30.54 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.9% 15.19% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 177 301 232
Students staying in education 56% 50.1% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 6.6% 7.77%
Students entering employment 24% 25.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 8.8% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.07 3 30.99 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.27 5 31.04 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.2% 16.66% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 18 23 3
Students staying in education 31 51.38% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 5% 5.54%
Students entering employment 21% 23.38% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.75% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.6 27.7 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.38 28.64 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.5% 13.14% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 16 20 3
Students staying in education 24 55.75% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 3.75% 6.37%
Students entering employment 17% 27.25% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 3.63% 4.23%
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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

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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Uckfield College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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