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Warden Park Secondary Academy
Broad Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5DP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.0 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,538
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 21% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. A notable 79% of pupils achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 58% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 35%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 52.4 | Top 21% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 35% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
White Other5.7%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.00414, -0.13341 · RH17 5DP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN137416
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wardenpark.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Warden Park Secondary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Warden Park Secondary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2017.
Is Warden Park Secondary Academy a good school?
Warden Park Secondary Academy scores 87.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 Warden Park Secondary Academy in GCSEs?
Warden Park Secondary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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