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Uplands Academy
Lower High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6AZ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.2 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
736
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
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Last inspected: 4 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (173 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child feels safe
79%
School keeps me informed
79%
School has high expectations
79%
My child is happy
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
Good range of subjects
72%
My child makes good progress
71%
Behaviour is good
69%
School responds to concerns
58%
School supports development
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.06035, 0.34022 · TN5 6AZ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN148945
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.uplands-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Uplands Academy rated by Ofsted?
Uplands Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2013.
Is Uplands Academy a good school?
Uplands Academy scores 32.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Uplands Academy?
Based on 173 Ofsted Parent View responses, Uplands Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Uplands Academy in GCSEs?
Uplands Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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