Oathall Community College

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

Haywards Heath, RH162AQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.6%
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
10 October 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Appledore Gardens
Lindfield
Haywards Heath, RH162AQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126085
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Appledore Gardens, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,246
Free School Meals
14.2% (177 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
43.2 (+23.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.6 (+20.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.6 (+11.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.28 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
208
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,246 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect and equality Resilience and independence Positivity and confidence

Oathall Community College is an inclusive school where we focus on the well-being and progress of every member of our school community and where all members are equally valuable in their diversity. We recognise, respect and value differences, promote positive attitudes and mutual respect, foster a sense of belonging, and observe good equalities practice for staff and students alike.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Oathall; a happy school community where each student’s strengths are recognised and celebrated.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh

Sports

Football Hockey

Facilities

Music centre Library Drama & dance studios Fitness gym Large sports hall 3G artificial turf pitch (full-size football and hockey pitch) Albemarle Centre Hedgehogs nursery Running track Five-acre farm Brand new maths and science faculty building Conference facilities

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