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Tanbridge House School
Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SR, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.5 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,524
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.2, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 81%, while 59% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, a LocaleIQ score of 88.5 suggests a positive reputation within the community, although the EBacc entry rate of 34% may be an area for growth.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 54.2 | Top 17% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 34% | Top 45% 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%. | 25% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.06474, -0.35107 · RH12 1SR
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126064
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Tanbridge House School rated by Ofsted?
Tanbridge House School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is Tanbridge House School a good school?
Tanbridge House School scores 88.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Tanbridge House School in GCSEs?
Tanbridge House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.2. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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