Uckfield College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Downsview Crescent Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3DJ |
| Phone | 01825764844 |
| Reference Number | 114590 |
Uckfield College is performing at an outstanding level across all aspects of education, reflecting a significant improvement since its previous inspection in 2022, where it was rated as good. The school has created a purposeful learning environment supported by a strong pastoral care system, which contributes to the high levels of student satisfaction and achievement. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, all students, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, receive effective support that enables them to thrive academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1602 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.87%
Girls: 48.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 138 | 264 |
| 8 | 121 | 143 | 264 |
| 9 | 149 | 115 | 264 |
| 10 | 132 | 133 | 265 |
| 11 | 133 | 111 | 244 |
| 12 | 84 | 80 | 164 |
| 13 | 86 | 51 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.1% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious and broad curriculum
- Outstanding teaching and subject knowledge
- Exceptional pastoral care
- Effective support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Strong sixth-form provision with high student achievement
- Highly motivated and proud staff
- Positive relationships and inclusive school culture
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.4% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.79 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.21 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 156 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Manor Primary School
Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1UB |
0.2 miles |
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Rocks Park Primary School
Lashbrooks Road, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2AY |
0.58 miles |
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
High Street, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DJ |
0.74 miles |
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Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School
Mallard Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5PW |
0.78 miles |
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Buxted CofE Primary School
Hurstwood Road, Buxted, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4BB |
1.34 miles |
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Framfield Church of England Primary School
The Street, Framfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5NR |
1.45 miles |
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Bonners CofE School
School Hill, Maresfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2EG |
1.49 miles |
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Little Horsted Church of England Primary School
Little Horsted, Lewes Road, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5TS |
2.08 miles |
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Blackboys Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Blackboys, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5LL |
2.88 miles |
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Annan School
Annan Farm, Lewes Road, Easons Green, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5RE |
3.03 miles |
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High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School
Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4AD |
3.11 miles |
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Fletching Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3SP |
3.16 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HY |
3.7 miles |
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Newick Church of England Primary School
63 Allington Road, Newick, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4NB |
3.89 miles |
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East Hoathly CofE Primary School
Church Marks Lane, East Hoathly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6EQ |
4.27 miles |
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Nutley Church of England Primary School
High Street, Nutley, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3NW |
4.55 miles |
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Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Barcombe Cross, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5DN |
4.96 miles |
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