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Oathall Community College
Appledore Gardens, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,303
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 24% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 58% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. Although the school excels in many areas, parents may want to note that the latest data is from 2013, and more recent performance metrics could provide a clearer picture of current progress.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 47% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other5.5%
Black African2.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.00635, -0.09228 · RH16 2AQ
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126085
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.oathall.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Oathall Community College rated by Ofsted?
Oathall Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2013.
Is Oathall Community College a good school?
Oathall Community College scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Oathall Community College in GCSEs?
Oathall Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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