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Steyning Grammar School
Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.9 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,944
Capacity
2,455
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.7 and 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 35% nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. While 60% of pupils progress to university, only 13% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 48.7 | Top 35% 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 33% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 185 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.89335, -0.32936 · BN44 3RX
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN148221
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sgs.uk.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Steyning Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Steyning Grammar School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Steyning Grammar School a good school?
Steyning Grammar School scores 38.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Steyning Grammar School in GCSEs?
Steyning Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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