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Sackville School
Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,599
Capacity
1,642
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes, where 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 places it in the top 48% nationally, the EBacc entry rate of 35% and university progression rate of 59% indicate room for growth in academic breadth and higher education aspirations. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2015Older 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 69% | Top 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 146 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.12475, 0.00244 · RH19 3TY
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126089
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sackville School rated by Ofsted?
Sackville School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2015.
Is Sackville School a good school?
Sackville School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Sackville School in GCSEs?
Sackville School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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