The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 7.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
7.0
36.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–20
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Capacity
- 93%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr B A H Figgis (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
College Road, West Sussex, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ardingly College?
Ardingly College currently has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ardingly College take?
Ardingly College caters for pupils aged 2 to 20.
Where is Ardingly College?
Ardingly College is in Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ardingly College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ardingly College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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