The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,437
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Ms Caroline Barlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cade Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 609m away
Parkside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Maynards Green Community Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heathfield Community College a selective school?
No. Heathfield Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Heathfield Community College's Ofsted rating?
Heathfield Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathfield Community College?
Heathfield Community College currently has 1,437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathfield Community College take?
Heathfield Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heathfield Community College?
Heathfield Community College is in Heathfield, TN21 8RJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathfield Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Heathfield Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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