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Robertsbridge Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onRobertsbridge, TN32 5EA

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

754

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Attainment 8

40.2

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GCSE Rank

#22 in East Sussex

#2,839 of 4,663 nationally

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Robertsbridge Community College is a Community school secondary school in Robertsbridge, serving ages 11-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Robertsbridge Community College is a community school in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 733 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.2, placing the school #22 in East Sussex and #2,839 of 4,663 nationally. 31.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 22.4%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

31.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.2%

Entering EBacc28.10%

EBacc APS3.55

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25.50%

EBacc APS3.84

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.93

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.89

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

28 February 2025

Inspection Report

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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28 September 2022

Inspection Report

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01 February 2017

Inspection Report

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24 April 2013

Inspection Report

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04 October 2010

Inspection Report

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30 September 2009

Inspection Report

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31 October 2007

Inspection Report

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20 September 2006

Inspection Report

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30 April 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2017-02-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-09-30

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 733 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	733	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	751	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	750	118	15.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	753	132	17.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	764	113	14.8%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	739	116	15.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	754	181	24.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	758	116	15.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	729	80	11.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	740	53	7.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	741	71	9.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	745	64	8.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	733	12	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	730	33	4.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	721	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	721	19	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	719	45	6.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	720	41	5.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	723	32	4.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	720	10	1.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	704	17	2.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	686	14	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	684	12	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	678	29	4.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	679	16	2.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	678	20	2.9%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 83 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 55 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree7%

agree32%

disagree32%

strongly disagree18%

don't know10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree41%

disagree34%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree20%

disagree27%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes37%

no63%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree26%

disagree29%

strongly disagree24%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree12%

agree36%

disagree25%

strongly disagree18%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree18%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree14%

agree42%

disagree30%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree56%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree36%

disagree25%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes55%

no45%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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