The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 250 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,602
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sara Marshallsay (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Uckfield College a selective school?
No. Uckfield College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Uckfield College's Ofsted rating?
Uckfield College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Uckfield College?
Uckfield College currently has 1,602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Uckfield College take?
Uckfield College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Uckfield College?
Uckfield College is in Uckfield, TN22 3DJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Uckfield College have a sixth form?
Yes, Uckfield College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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