The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr P Swatton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Claverham Community College a selective school?
No. Claverham Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Claverham Community College's Ofsted rating?
Claverham Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Claverham Community College?
Claverham Community College currently has 1,148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Claverham Community College take?
Claverham Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Claverham Community College?
Claverham Community College is in Battle, TN33 0HT, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Claverham Community College have a sixth form?
No, Claverham Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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