The Lindfield School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Lindfield Road, BN22 0BQ |
| School Website | www.thesouthfieldtrust.com |
| Telephone | 1323502988 |
| URN | 142744 |
School Census
| Total | 111 |
| Girls/Boys | 27/84 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 24.3%/75.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 46 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/12/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/12/2015 | Outstanding |
| 14/09/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.32 |
| Progress 8 | -1.17 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.2 |
| Progress 8 | -1.33 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.7 |
| Progress 8 | -1.57 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 5% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Parkland Junior School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Parkland Infant School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Oakwood Primary Academy
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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