Heathfield Community College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cade Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8RJ |
| Phone | 01435866066 |
| Reference Number | 114587 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1450 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.48%
Girls: 49.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 130 | 240 |
| 8 | 135 | 113 | 248 |
| 9 | 127 | 108 | 235 |
| 10 | 120 | 115 | 235 |
| 11 | 104 | 126 | 230 |
| 12 | 80 | 73 | 153 |
| 13 | 56 | 53 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-06 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-05-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-20 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-30 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.31 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
School Hill, Old Heathfield, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9AE |
0.38 miles |
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Parkside Community Primary School
Beechwood Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QQ |
0.78 miles |
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Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School
Battle Road, Punnetts Town, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9DE |
1.19 miles |
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Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XG |
1.54 miles |
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Maynards Green Community Primary School
Maynards Green, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0DD |
1.96 miles |
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Five Ashes CofE Primary School
Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6HY |
3.55 miles |
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Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Fletching Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6TA |
3.78 miles |
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Dallington Church of England Primary School
The Street, Dallington, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9NH |
3.8 miles |
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Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN20 6HR |
3.85 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HY |
4.75 miles |
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Blackboys Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Blackboys, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5LL |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's School
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0BT |
2.2 miles |
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Virtue Therapeutic School Sussex VTSS
Oak View, Mayfield Flat, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0TU |
3.08 miles |
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Mayfield School
The Old Palace, Mayfield, TN20 6PH |
3.84 miles |