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Gildredge House
Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.2 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,168
Capacity
1,232
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this all-through school offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-16. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing it in the top 45% nationally, and 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, there is room for improvement in KS2 results, with only 60% meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 45% | Top 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%. | 26% | Bottom 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
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%. | 63% | 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%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 38 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (216 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.4%
White Other8.6%
Mixed Other8.0%
Asian Indian3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black African2.9%
Other2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.76949, 0.26900 · BN20 8AB
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN139796
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.gildredgehouse.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gildredge House rated by Ofsted?
Gildredge House was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Gildredge House a good school?
Gildredge House scores 71.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Gildredge House?
Based on 216 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gildredge House receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Gildredge House in GCSEs?
Gildredge House achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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