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Buckswood School
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- Guestling TN35 4LT
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Academic Progress: GCSE and A-level results exceed national averages, indicating strong academic achievement
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit responsible and tolerant behavior, with effective behavior management in place
Current Educational Practices: Teaching enables good progress with effective behavior management, supported by suitable resources
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding measures are robust, promoting welfare and safety; bullying is prevented as much as possible
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Health and safety standards are met with comprehensive risk assessment strategies
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are effectively addressed through structured complaint processes
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership ensures consistent standard compliance, actively promoting pupil well-being
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate outdoor spaces are provided for physical education and play
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND support includes specialist help for identified needs such as dyslexia
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Buckswood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 277 students from age 10-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢6,450 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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The school, which was initially established close to Crawley in 1933, bragged that "languages are a special feature of the curriculum" and that "the school is run for children whose parents are abroad." Additionally, "organised games" and "riding lessons using our own ponies kept for this purpose" were provided. The school relocated to Uckfield during the War before being revived as an international school with British Council status in the 1970s. The current custodians of Buckswood have, of course, moved on after two ramshackle homes, but in a way, the school has completed a cycle. Three miles east of Hastings in East Sussex is Broomham Hall, a 16th-century manor mansion that serves as Buckswood's current residence. It is located in a wonderfully sunny location on 43 acres of land, just like the original Buckswood, although it is 60 miles (or an hour and a half by train) away from London. There are still sports facilities and riding stables. The school still has a distinctly international feel about it. More than 200 day students interact and learn with the same number of international boarders (who are receiving an English-language education), allowing everyone to profit from the ongoing cross-cultural exchange that occurs on a daily basis at the school.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.82 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 14.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.43 | 2.74 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.08% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.91 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 19.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.61% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.69 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.39 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.29 | 31.07 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.30% | 13.79% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 302 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.18% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.73 | 34.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 | 33.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 17.45% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 466 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.6% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.7% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.96 2 | 30.72 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.43 1 | 30.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 15.19% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 301 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50.1% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.6% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.75 1 | 30.99 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.03 | 31.04 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.5% | 16.66% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 23 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.75% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.72 | 27.7 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.75 | 28.64 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.4% | 13.14% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 20 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.75% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.63% | 4.23% |
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Admission
Fees
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拢6,450
Yearly fee
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拢11,950
Boarding
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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