The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 16.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
16.1
27.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
2%
40.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.56
Band 1Source: 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
- 10–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 55%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Principal Kevin Samson (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
November 2003 | Inspection
Location
Broomham Hall, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Buckswood School a selective school?
No. Buckswood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Buckswood School's Ofsted rating?
Buckswood School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2019. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buckswood School?
Buckswood School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buckswood School take?
Buckswood School caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Buckswood School?
Buckswood School is in East Sussex, TN35 4LT, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buckswood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Buckswood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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