The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,573
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 11.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Matthew Whatford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Imberhorne School a selective school?
No. Imberhorne School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Imberhorne School's Ofsted rating?
Imberhorne School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Imberhorne School?
Imberhorne School currently has 1,573 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Imberhorne School take?
Imberhorne School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Imberhorne School?
Imberhorne School is in East Grinstead, RH19 1QY, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Imberhorne School have a sixth form?
Yes, Imberhorne School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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