Steyning Grammar School

A requires improvement academy converter school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Steyning Grammar School.

Steyning, BN443RX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.1%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
Shooting Field
Steyning, BN443RX
Phone
1903814555
Website
sgs.uk.net/

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148221
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Shooting Field, Steyning, BN44 3RX
Website
http://www.sgs.uk.net/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
2,455 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,116
Free School Meals
12.0% (254 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
201 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.1 (+13.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.1 (+5.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
132 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
264
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,116 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To live life in all its fullness and flourish as God intended"

Curiosity Zest Gratitude Grit Growth Mindset Self-Control with Learning Self-Control with Others Kindness

Steyning Grammar School is a Church of England school within Bohunt Education Trust. The Christian ethos is based on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and is expressed through collective worship, Christian values, and guidance aimed at flourishing spiritually and academically.

Head Teacher's Message

Aidan Timmons welcomes Steyning Grammar School as a unique and exciting institution that combines a long history with innovation, offering a personalised curriculum, high expectations and a supportive, faith-informed community.

Facilities

Drama Hall Humanities block Creative Arts block Octagonal buildings Shooting Field State Boarding House

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Overview KS3 Knowledge Organisers Termly Curriculum Plans – KS3 Curriculum Overview KS4 Termly Curriculum Plans – KS4

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are controlled by West Sussex Local Authority. The catchment areas are Chanctonbury Schools (Partridge Green, Henfield, Ashurst, Steyning and Upper Beeding) and STARS Schools (Amberley, Ashington, Storrington, Thakeham, Washington and West Chiltington). The published admission number (PAN) is 210 on the Towers site and 150 for the Rock Road site. From Year 9, up to 15 boarders are admitted with separate admission arrangements.

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