Buckswood School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 10-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Broomham Hall Rye Road Guestling East Sussex TN35 4LT |
| Phone | 01424813813 |
| Reference Number | 114656 |
Buckswood School is performing solidly overall, successfully meeting all independent school standards assessed during this inspection. The school has demonstrated significant improvements since the last inspection in June 2018, particularly in the quality of education and the management of boarding provisions. Noteworthy advances include the introduction of new structures to enhance teaching quality and the effective monitoring of teacher performance, contributing to improved outcomes for pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The overall safeguarding arrangements are robust, ensuring the welfare of both day and boarding pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 250 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.4%
Girls: 29.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jun 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Effective monitoring and coaching for teachers to improve teaching quality.
- New class profiles help tailor teaching to pupils' needs.
- Pupils with SEND are making stronger progress, particularly in English.
- Highly tailored teaching in the sixth form, especially in art, leading to excellent outcomes.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 1.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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 | 28.61 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.3 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13% |
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