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Imberhorne School
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.6 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,573
Capacity
1,688
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 78%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.1 places it in the top 54% nationally, although only 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 66% of students progress to university, the percentage entering top-third universities is relatively low at 16%, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2019Older 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. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 36% | 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%. | 24% | Top 45% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (318 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
79%
I'd recommend this school
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
74%
School has high expectations
74%
School supports development
69%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
55%
School keeps me informed
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African1.0%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.13440, -0.03460 · RH19 1QY
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126088
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.imberhorne.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Imberhorne School rated by Ofsted?
Imberhorne School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2019.
Is Imberhorne School a good school?
Imberhorne School scores 37.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Imberhorne School?
Based on 318 Ofsted Parent View responses, Imberhorne School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Imberhorne School in GCSEs?
Imberhorne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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