Weald School, The

A not judged community school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Weald School, The.

Billingshurst, RH149RY Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.44
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.1%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
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
Station Road
Billingshurst, RH149RY
Phone
1403787200
Website
theweald.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126068
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY
Website
http://www.theweald.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,812 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,745
Free School Meals
12.3% (215 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
172 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.1 (+23.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.2 (+11.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
29.7 (+10.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.44 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
109 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
218
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,745 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opportunity and Community"

well-being enthusiasm self-awareness gratitude

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Sarah Edwards describes The Weald as a warm, inclusive community focused on opportunity and community, emphasising challenge and support and involving students in decision-making.

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (LRC) In-house catering Multi Use Games areas Astro Pitches Outdoor Tennis/Basketball Courts Sports Hall

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Key Stage 5 Curriculum - Subject Specific Details Enrichment and Extra-Curricular

Admissions Criteria

School places are allocated by the Admissions Office according to published criteria.

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