The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.2
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 327 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,524
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Mark Sheridan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Tanbridge House School a selective school?
No. Tanbridge House School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tanbridge House School's Ofsted rating?
Tanbridge House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tanbridge House School?
Tanbridge House School currently has 1,524 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tanbridge House School take?
Tanbridge House School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tanbridge House School?
Tanbridge House School is in Horsham, RH12 1SR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tanbridge House School have a sixth form?
No, Tanbridge House School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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