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The Lindfield School
Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
120
Capacity
95
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in its impressive Attainment 8 score of 8.6, indicating high academic achievement. However, it is worth noting that there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns about foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community perception.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2015Exempt from re-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. | 8.6 | 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 |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
84%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other3.3%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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50.80147, 0.26748 · BN22 0BQ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN142744
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lindfield School rated by Ofsted?
The Lindfield School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2015.
Is The Lindfield School a good school?
The Lindfield School scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 The Lindfield School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Lindfield School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Lindfield School in GCSEs?
The Lindfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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