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Ardingly College
College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ, West Sussex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,048
Capacity
1,130
Ages
2–20
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 7.0, this institution demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly for older students. However, the lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, along with no entries for the English Baccalaureate, may raise concerns for parents prioritizing foundational skills. Overall, while the school shows promise in certain areas, prospective families should consider these factors when evaluating their options.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 7.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.04103, -0.09298 · RH17 6SQ
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126133
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.ardingly.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ardingly College rated by Ofsted?
Ardingly College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Ardingly College a good school?
Ardingly College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Ardingly College in GCSEs?
Ardingly College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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