Heathfield Community College

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
AddressCade Street, TN21 8RJ
URN114587

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications440
As first preference250
As second preference110
As third preference80
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers227
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications416
As first preference240
As second preference120
As third preference56
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers226
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications458
As first preference298
As second preference109
As third preference50
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers227
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications444
As first preference267
As second preference118
As third preference58
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers228
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications385
As first preference245
As second preference103
As third preference37
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers224
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications376
As first preference258
As second preference93
As third preference25
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers228
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications346
As first preference243
As second preference79
As third preference23
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers228
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications333
As first preference223
As second preference72
As third preference38
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers223
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications292
As first preference220
As second preference52
As third preference20
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers220
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications262
As first preference183
As second preference54
As third preference25
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers183
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications253
As first preference189
As second preference48
As third preference16
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers187
second preference offers6
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree38%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree41%
agree50%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree13%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
not applicable66%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree41%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree45%
agree23%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree54%
agree24%
disagree10%
strongly disagree12%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree62%
agree31%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree34%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree54%
agree37%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree44%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree38%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree43%
agree41%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes89%
no11%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%

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