Claverham Community College

A good community school school in East Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Claverham Community College.

Battle, TN330HT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
31 October 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Trade Road
Battle, TN330HT
Phone
1424772155
Website
claverham.e-sussex.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114584
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HT
Website
http://www.claverham.e-sussex.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,127
Free School Meals
20.8% (234 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
43.8 (+24.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.7 (+16.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
188
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,127 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Integrity Independence Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Claverham Community College. We provide students with a high-quality, broad, and ambitious education in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Our curriculum, pastoral care, and enrichment programmes foster a love of learning, resilience, and personal responsibility, while promoting the College’s core values of Ambition, Integrity, Independence, Respect, and Resilience. Our aim is to nurture responsible, community-minded, and globally aware young people prepared to shape the future.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Girls Football Rugby Netball Hockey Gymnastics Trampolining

Facilities

state-of-the-art teaching wing Sports Centre Battle Day Nursery 42-acre campus

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious education across a broad range of disciplines, including scientific, technological, mathematical, linguistic, creative, commercial, moral, spiritual, economic, political, and recreational areas. Curriculum, pastoral care, and enrichment programmes are designed to foster a love of learning, resilience, and personal responsibility, while promoting high expectations, traditional values, strong relationships, and recognition of each individual's worth.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Extended School Service provides after-school activities, including Study Support (Homework club, Mon-Thurs, 3.30-5pm); Sports Clubs (Football, Girls Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Gymnastics, Trampolining); Duke of Edinburgh Award (Yrs 10-11); Music Clubs (Boy’s Vocal Group, Samba Band, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, Girl’s Choir, Musical Theatre); Art Club; GCSE Product Design practical work. It also includes parent and family support, access to specialist services, and community use of facilities.

Admissions Criteria

Claverham Community College accepts students in Years 7 to 11. It is generally oversubscribed in most year groups; in-year admissions are sometimes possible and may require joining a waiting list. For Year 7 entry in September 2026, apply by 31 October 2025 via East Sussex County Council (link: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/education-learning/schools/apply-for-a-school-place). To join a waiting list, email [email protected] with your child’s name, date of birth, address, relevant siblings, and the names of the schools whose waiting lists you wish to join. The Local Authority handles allocations; decisions are sent on the national offer day. Prospectus and Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 are available via the links provided on the admissions page.

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