Oathall Community College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Appledore Gardens Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2AQ |
| Phone | 01444414001 |
| Reference Number | 126085 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1303 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.5%
Girls: 51.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 140 | 279 |
| 8 | 119 | 153 | 272 |
| 9 | 131 | 135 | 266 |
| 10 | 125 | 130 | 255 |
| 11 | 118 | 113 | 231 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.7% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-03-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 15 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 11 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 23 | 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:
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.6 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.28 | 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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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
3 Blackthorns Close, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2UA |
0.26 miles |
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Lindfield Primary Academy
School Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2DX |
0.41 miles |
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Warden Park Primary Academy
New England Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3JR |
0.52 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3PQ |
0.69 miles |
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Eastern Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3NL |
0.76 miles |
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Harlands Primary School
Penland Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1PJ |
0.87 miles |
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Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3RX |
0.96 miles |
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Bolnore Village Primary School
Updown Hill, Bolnore Village, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4GD |
1.57 miles |
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Great Walstead School
East Mascalls Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL |
1.63 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5BQ |
1.89 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Vicarage Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7PB |
1.96 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Holmans, Street Lane, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6UQ |
3.11 miles |
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Wivelsfield Primary School
South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QN |
3.11 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
3.13 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
3.13 miles |
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8JT |
3.35 miles |
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St Giles CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7AY |
3.65 miles |
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The Gattons Infant School
Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SL |
4.03 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RJ |
4.03 miles |
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0DP |
4.06 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Warden Park Secondary Academy
Broad Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5DP |
1.79 miles |
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Ardingly College
College Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ |
2.4 miles |
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Central Education Ltd
Yew Tree Farm, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7NJ |
2.66 miles |
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Hambrook School
Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HY |
3.54 miles |
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Chailey Heritage School
Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF |
3.58 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic College
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8GA |
3.87 miles |
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Burgess Hill Girls
Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG |
4.06 miles |
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The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA |
4.15 miles |
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Woodlands Meed
Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EY |
4.24 miles |
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Farney Close School
Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5RD |
4.52 miles |
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Philpots Manor School
[Postcode RH19 4PR], West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4PR |
4.63 miles |
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Cumnor House School
London Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 7HT |
4.69 miles |