Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Address65a Broadwater Road, BN14 8AH
URN140424

School Census

Total 922
Girls/Boys 327/595
Girls/Boys Ratio 35.5%/64.5%
% pupils where English not first language 14.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 130
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/09/2018 Good
Inspection Date 19/09/2018
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 46.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.20%
Entering EBacc 44.90%
EBacc average point score 4.19
Progress 8 -0.07
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc 52%
EBacc average point score 4.21
Progress 8 0.03
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.47
Progress 8 -0.18

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications721
As first preference158
As second preference275
As third preference288
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers146
second preference offers20
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications780
As first preference169
As second preference307
As third preference303
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers159
second preference offers15
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications854
As first preference190
As second preference326
As third preference338
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers157
second preference offers19
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications871
As first preference190
As second preference307
As third preference374
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers164
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications937
As first preference227
As second preference329
As third preference381
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers172
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications1005
As first preference198
As second preference363
As third preference443
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers126
second preference offers49
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications908
As first preference195
As second preference353
As third preference360
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers163
second preference offers17
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications797
As first preference218
As second preference306
As third preference273
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers176
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications592
As first preference171
As second preference212
As third preference209
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers168
second preference offers18
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference84
As second preference108
As third preference115
Total Offers Made98
first preference offers84
second preference offers13
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree33%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree35%
disagree4%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree36%
agree45%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree8%
disagree4%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree29%
agree42%
disagree21%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree40%
agree21%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree38%
agree22%
disagree19%
strongly disagree16%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree50%
agree40%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree47%
agree36%
disagree13%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree40%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree25%
disagree1%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree49%
agree33%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes88%
no12%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin76.1%
any other white background ethnic origin5.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
chinese ethnic origin1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin77.7%
any other white background ethnic origin6.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin2%
chinese ethnic origin1.6%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
african ethnic origin0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

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(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Whytemead Primary School

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Broadwater CofE Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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Chesswood Junior School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Downsbrook Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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