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Heathfield Community College
Goodgraded 23/05/2023Ages 11–181,437 pupilsDoes not apply
Heathfield Community College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Heathfield, within the East Sussex local authority. The school has around 1,437 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/05/2023, Heathfield Community College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Heathfield can view Heathfield Community College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 23/05/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence34.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850.6
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry52%
EBacc average point score4.49
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.8
Value added+0.07Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Heathfield
All schools in Heathfield →All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miParkside Community Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 miPunnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School1.2 miCross-in-Hand Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miMaynards Green Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miSt Mary's SchoolGood · 2.2 mi
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