The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 290 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,538
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Wynne Willson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Broad Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5DP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarden Park School
Secondary · Very close
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
Primary · 558m away
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Questions parents ask
Is Warden Park Secondary Academy a selective school?
No. Warden Park Secondary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Warden Park Secondary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Warden Park Secondary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Warden Park Secondary Academy?
Warden Park Secondary Academy currently has 1,538 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Warden Park Secondary Academy take?
Warden Park Secondary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Warden Park Secondary Academy?
Warden Park Secondary Academy is in Haywards Heath, RH17 5DP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Warden Park Secondary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Warden Park Secondary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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