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Heathfield Community College
Cade Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,437
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, placing it in the top 27% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is commendable at 73%, and 54% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation for further education. Additionally, 74% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 24% gaining entry to top-third universities, showcasing effective preparation for higher education.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.6 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 52% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.96693, 0.27811 · TN21 8RJ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114587
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.heathfieldcc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heathfield Community College rated by Ofsted?
Heathfield Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Heathfield Community College a good school?
Heathfield Community College scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Heathfield Community College in GCSEs?
Heathfield Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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