The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.1
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 297 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 162 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,784
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9RY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Weald School, The a selective school?
No. Weald School, The is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Weald School, The's Ofsted rating?
Weald School, The was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weald School, The?
Weald School, The currently has 1,784 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weald School, The take?
Weald School, The caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Weald School, The?
Weald School, The is in Billingshurst, RH14 9RY, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weald School, The have a sixth form?
Yes, Weald School, The has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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