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The Lindfield School
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- Eastbourne BN22 0BQ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Vast majority of pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons is exceptional
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well with ongoing support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live up to clear expectations and take on responsibilities confidently
Current Educational Practices: Strong teaching encourages pupils to learn much-needed independent life skills
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers set challenging targets, resulting in outstanding progress
Current Educational Practices: Teachers tailor lessons effectively to individual needs
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents visited the school to discuss their child鈥檚 progress with the teachers
Communication: Online assessment system that parents can access from home
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely supportive of school leaders and staff
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Proactive work with parents and outside agencies ensures regular attendance
Actions for Quality Improvement: Planning to increase accredited courses and vocational opportunities
Actions for Quality Improvement: School has refined curriculum for breadth and choice
Managing Bullying and Safety: Very strong culture of safeguarding within the school
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent staff communication ensures pupil safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Extracurricular Offerings: Work experience tailored to meet individual needs and aspirations
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate ways that staff help them develop aspirations
Extracurricular Offerings: Strong performing arts program contributing to personal development
Preparation for Sixth Form: All leavers gained appropriate places on college courses
Career Counselling Services: Provides strong careers advice with work experience opportunities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff know individual triggers of pupil behavior and manage effectively
Subjects Offered: Offering even wider choices that include vocational subjects
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The Lindfield School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 114 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.1 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -1.33 | 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 | 4.8 | 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 | 0.20 | 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 | 94% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -1.57 | 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 | 10.1 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 95% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -1.16 | 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 | 6.9 | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 100% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 46% | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -0.98 | 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 | 6.7 | 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 100% | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 59% | 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 | -0.91 | 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 | 7.4 | 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 | 0% | 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 | 100% | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 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 | 56% | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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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 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Lindfield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1