Imberhorne School

A good community school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Imberhorne School.

East Grinstead, RH191QY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.8%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
5 March 2019
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
Imberhorne Lane
East Grinstead, RH191QY
Phone
1342323562
Website
imberhorne.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126088
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
Website
http://www.imberhorne.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,688 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,615
Free School Meals
11.8% (191 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
123 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.8 (+10.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
101 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
202
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,615 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Speech & Drama (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement Ambition Community Resilience Respect

Inclusive anti-discrimination school community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Matthew Whatford describes Imberhorne as a special, inclusive community with a warm-strict environment, a broad and challenging curriculum, and many extracurricular opportunities, all underpinned by high standards and strong pastoral support.

Facilities

Sports hall Changing rooms Performance studio Gymnasium

Curriculum Highlights

Level 3 Sixth Form programs delivered through either A Level terminal exams or a vocational course structure Wide range of subjects delivered through KS3 to KS5 with a broad and challenging curriculum Curriculum driven by a vision to Strive, Support, Succeed and a culture of high expectations

Admissions Criteria

Sixth Form admission requires a minimum of five GCSE grades at 4 or higher.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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