The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 267 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,599
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Jo Meloni (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Sackville School a selective school?
No. Sackville School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sackville School's Ofsted rating?
Sackville School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sackville School?
Sackville School currently has 1,599 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sackville School take?
Sackville School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sackville School?
Sackville School is in East Grinstead, RH19 3TY, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sackville School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sackville School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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