Heathfield Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Cade Street, TN21 8RJ |
| School Website | www.heathfieldcc.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1435866066 |
| URN | 114587 |
School Census
| Total | 1470 |
| Girls/Boys | 725/745 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 165 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/05/2023 | Good |
| 14/03/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/03/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 10 March 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 24 May 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 20 March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 March 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 January 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 November 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 October 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 42.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.34 |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| Entering EBacc | 33% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.63 |
| Progress 8 | 0.53 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.97 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 416 |
| As first preference | 240 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 458 |
| As first preference | 298 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 444 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 385 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 253 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Hill, , TN21 9AE