Tanbridge House School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Farthings Hill, RH12 1SR |
| School Website | www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1403263628 |
| URN | 126064 |
School Census
| Total | 1525 |
| Girls/Boys | 670/855 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.9%/56.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 114 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 22/11/2012 | Outstanding |
| 21/11/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2007 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 22 November 2012 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 10 February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 21 November 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 30.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.62 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 84% |
| Entering EBacc | 33% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.88 |
| Progress 8 | 0.78 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.93 |
| Progress 8 | 0.71 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 874 |
| As first preference | 344 |
| As second preference | 243 |
| As third preference | 281 |
| Total Offers Made | 304 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 288 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 847 |
| As first preference | 371 |
| As second preference | 234 |
| As third preference | 241 |
| Total Offers Made | 298 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 285 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 905 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 286 |
| As third preference | 314 |
| Total Offers Made | 299 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 967 |
| As first preference | 341 |
| As second preference | 326 |
| As third preference | 295 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 296 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1110 |
| As first preference | 387 |
| As second preference | 410 |
| As third preference | 311 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 294 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1015 |
| As first preference | 406 |
| As second preference | 500 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 301 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 299 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1076 |
| As first preference | 390 |
| As second preference | 558 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 326 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 324 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 909 |
| As first preference | 374 |
| As second preference | 465 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 319 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 317 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 815 |
| As first preference | 318 |
| As second preference | 417 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 298 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 295 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 862 |
| As first preference | 357 |
| As second preference | 409 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 299 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 295 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 815 |
| As first preference | 336 |
| As second preference | 398 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 301 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 298 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Shelley Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Wickhurst Lane, , RH12 3LU
St John's Catholic Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blackbridge Lane, , RH12 1RR
Arunside School, Horsham
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blackbridge Lane, , RH12 1RR