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Weald School, The
Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9RY, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.9 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,784
Capacity
1,812
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.1, placing it in the top 42% nationally, and 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 61% of graduates proceed to university, only 23% enter top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.1 | Top 42% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 32% | Top 44% 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 44% 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%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 165 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (347 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.01676, -0.45427 · RH14 9RY
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126068
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.theweald.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Weald School, The rated by Ofsted?
Weald School, The was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Weald School, The a good school?
Weald School, The scores 68.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Weald School, The?
Based on 347 Ofsted Parent View responses, Weald School, The receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Weald School, The in GCSEs?
Weald School, The achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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