Oathall Community College

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
AddressAppledore Gardens, RH16 2AQ
URN126085

School Census

Total 1185
Girls/Boys 610/575
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.5%/48.5%
% pupils where English not first language 5.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 155
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/10/2013 Good
06/10/2010 Good
Inspection Date 10/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/10/2010
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 50.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70.50%
Entering EBacc 53.00%
EBacc average point score 4.66
Progress 8 0.28
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc 58%
EBacc average point score 4.82
Progress 8 0.26
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.8
Progress 8 0.25

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications659
As first preference285
As second preference269
As third preference104
Total Offers Made273
first preference offers249
second preference offers23
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications596
As first preference247
As second preference256
As third preference93
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers242
second preference offers19
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications687
As first preference247
As second preference278
As third preference162
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers226
second preference offers39
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications639
As first preference222
As second preference277
As third preference138
Total Offers Made290
first preference offers222
second preference offers44
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications634
As first preference233
As second preference278
As third preference123
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers233
second preference offers23
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications632
As first preference207
As second preference253
As third preference172
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers206
second preference offers29
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications602
As first preference195
As second preference253
As third preference154
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers195
second preference offers32
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications485
As first preference201
As second preference183
As third preference101
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers201
second preference offers13
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications483
As first preference164
As second preference220
As third preference99
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers164
second preference offers36
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications485
As first preference181
As second preference197
As third preference107
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers181
second preference offers33
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications418
As first preference179
As second preference154
As third preference85
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers179
second preference offers13
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree34%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree33%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree37%
agree47%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree7%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree38%
agree41%
disagree13%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree37%
agree17%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
not applicable33%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes30%
no70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree37%
agree22%
disagree15%
strongly disagree17%
dont know8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree47%
agree37%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree43%
disagree12%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree66%
agree31%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree28%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree52%
agree32%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes88%
no12%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin82.7%
any other white background ethnic origin6.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
african ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin85%
any other white background ethnic origin6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.8%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

(0.23 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 3 Blackthorns Close, , RH16 2UA

Lindfield Primary Academy

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Lane, , RH16 2DX

Warden Park Primary Academy

(0.49 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: New England Road, , RH16 3JR