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The Regis School

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

personMr David Oakes

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onWest Sussex, PO21 5LH

language Visit Website phone 1243871010

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,613

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Attainment 8

43.6

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GCSE Rank

#26 in West Sussex

#2,004 of 3,216 nationally

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The Regis School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in West Sussex, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Regis School is an academy sponsor led in West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,665 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6, placing the school #26 in West Sussex and #2,004 of 3,216 nationally. 43.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 63.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 36.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.15 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.3 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

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

43.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.1%

Entering EBacc33.70%

EBacc APS3.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.30%

EBacc APS3.96

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.68

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.51

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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)80%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

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

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.1%

Achieving A*–A36.7%

Achieving A*–B63.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate89.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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31 October 2017

Inspection Report

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11 December 2015

Inspection Report

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20 November 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-10-31

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-12-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-11-20

None Legacy

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

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(27 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 1,665 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, 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)	1,665	43	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,665	68	4.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,612	62	3.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,606	62	3.9%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,620	48	3.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,608	65	4.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,613	51	3.2%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,625	66	4.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,590	57	3.6%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,591	73	4.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,597	61	3.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,577	38	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,589	12	0.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,607	87	5.4%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,553	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,553	30	1.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,563	23	1.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,512	30	2.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,516	26	1.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,536	18	1.2%	3.8%	5
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,464	24	1.6%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,483	74	5.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,487	54	3.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,428	10	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,439	21	1.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,449	11	0.8%	3.1%	3

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 71 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%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 agree38%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree28%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree36%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable25%

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

yes16%

no84%

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

strongly agree43%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree17%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree3%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree47%

agree47%

disagree5%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree68%

agree29%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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