Buckswood School
Buckswood School is an independent school in Rother for pupils aged 10 to 19. It has 193 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Buckswood School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection: February 2019. A-level results: 2025.
| 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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.62%
Girls: 39.38% |
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 |
|---|
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.
| 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.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.61 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 12.4% of pupils at Buckswood School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS |
0.78 miles |
|
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
High Fords, Icklesham, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4BX |
1.66 miles |
|
Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
2.31 miles |
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Westfield School
Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QE |
2.41 miles |
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Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA |
2.42 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
3.1 miles |
|
Brede Primary School
Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Brede, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6DG |
3.2 miles |
|
Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NJ |
3.27 miles |
|
Mulberry Baird Primary
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
3.3 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
3.34 miles |
|
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
3.48 miles |
|
Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
3.5 miles |
|
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Friars Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4ED |
3.55 miles |
|
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU |
3.56 miles |
|
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR |
3.65 miles |
|
Mulberry Silverdale Primary
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
4.09 miles |
|
Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
4.18 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
4.24 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
4.47 miles |
|
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
4.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Mulberry Academy Hastings
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
1.96 miles |
|
Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
3.33 miles |
|
Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2PG |
3.47 miles |
|
The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
3.58 miles |
|
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
4.22 miles |
|
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
4.76 miles |
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What is Buckswood School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Buckswood School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in February 2019.
When was Buckswood School last inspected by Ofsted?
Buckswood School was last inspected in February 2019.
How many pupils does Buckswood School have?
Buckswood School has 193 pupils on roll.
What age range does Buckswood School cover?
Buckswood School for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Buckswood School?
Buckswood School is at Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT.