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Uckfield College

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

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,583

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in East Sussex

#1,357 of 3,216 nationally

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Uckfield College is a Community school secondary school in Uckfield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Uckfield College is a community school in Uckfield, East Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,602 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47, placing the school #9 in East Sussex and #1,357 of 3,216 nationally. 46.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 60.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.0 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 8.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.1%

Entering EBacc63.90%

EBacc APS4.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65.60%

EBacc APS4.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS5.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.21

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.43

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

0.0

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

108

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.1%

Achieving A*–A24.5%

Achieving A*–B60.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.2%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

127

Retention rate95.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

121

Retention rate98.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 April 2024

Inspection Report

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04 October 2022

Inspection Report

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28 March 2017

Inspection Report

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17 July 2013

Inspection Report

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07 February 2011

Inspection Report

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06 May 2009

Inspection Report

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27 February 2007

Inspection Report

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14 September 2005

Inspection Report

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17 January 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-03-28

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-07-17

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-05-06

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

7.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(65 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 1,602 pupils. During this period, there were 126 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.9%, which is above 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)	1,602	126	7.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,605	161	10.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,615	173	10.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,616	178	11.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,621	131	8.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,570	107	6.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,583	69	4.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,585	78	4.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,552	40	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,557	55	3.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,562	32	2.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,617	47	2.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,632	20	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,649	68	4.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,677	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,677	36	2.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,684	38	2.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,675	17	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,677	24	1.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,683	36	2.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,666	15	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,674	36	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,697	29	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,677	29	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,678	40	2.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,687	50	3.0%	3.1%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 57 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree26%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

not applicable22%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree34%

agree18%

disagree21%

strongly disagree22%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree53%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree63%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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